Modulators of trex1

ABSTRACT

Provided are compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, which are useful for treating a variety of conditions associated with TREX1.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 62/877,482 filed Jul. 23, 2019, the entire contents ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

A potential immune therapy is needed for cancers related to the innateimmune system recognition of non-self, and to detect and protect againstpotential danger. Cancer cells differ antigenically from their normalcounterparts and emit danger signals to alert the immune system similarto viral infection. These signals, which include damage-associatedmolecular patterns (DAMPs) and pathogen-associated molecular patterns(PAMPs), further activate the innate immune system resulting in theprotection of the host from a variety of threats (Front. Cell Infect.Microbiol. 2012, 2, 168).

Ectopically expressed single stranded DNA (ssDNA) and double strandedDNA (dsDNA) are known PAMPs and/or DAMPs, which are being recognized bythe cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS), a nucleic acid sensor (Nature 2011,478, 515-518). Upon sensing of cytosolic DNA, cGAS catalyzes thegeneration of the cyclic dinucleotide 2′,3′-cGAMP, a potent secondmessenger and activator of the ER transmembrane adapter proteinstimulator of interferon genes (STING) (Cell Rep. 2013, 3, 1355-1361).STING activation triggers phosphorylation of IRF3 via TBK1 which in turnleads to type I interferon production and activation of interferonstimulated genes (ISGs); a pre-requisite to the activation of innateimmunity and initiation of adaptive immunity. Production of type Iinterferons thus constitutes a key bridge between the innate andadaptive immunity (Science 2013, 341, 903-906).

Excess type I IFN can be harmful to the host and induce autoimmunity,therefore, negative feedback mechanisms exist that keep type IIFN-mediated immune activation in check. Three prime repair exonucleaseI (TREX1) is a 3′-5′ DNA exonuclease responsible for the removal ofectopically expressed ssDNA and dsDNA and is therefore a key repressorof the cGAS/STING pathway (PNAS 2015, 112, 5117-5122).

Type I interferons and downstream pro-inflammatory cytokine responsesare critical to the development of immune responses and theireffectiveness. Type I interferons enhance both the ability of dendriticcells and macrophages to take up, process, present, and cross-presentantigens to T cells, and their potency to stimulate T cells by elicitingthe up-regulation of the co-stimulatory molecules such as CD40, CD80 andCD86 (J. Exp. Med. 2011, 208, 2005-2016). Type I interferons also bindtheir own receptors and activate interferon responsive genes thatcontribute to activation of cells involved in adaptive immunity (EMBORep. 2015, 16, 202-212).

From a therapeutic perspective, type I interferons and compounds thatcan induce type I interferon production have potential for use in thetreatment of human cancers (Nat. Rev Immunol. 2015, 15, 405-414).Interferons can inhibit human tumor cell proliferation directly. Inaddition, type I interferons can enhance anti-tumor immunity bytriggering the activation of cells from both the innate and adaptiveimmune system. Importantly, the anti-tumor activity of PD-1 blockaderequires pre-existing intratumoral T cells. By turning cold tumors intohot and thereby eliciting a spontaneous anti-tumor immunity, type IIFN-inducing therapies have the potential to expand the pool of patientsresponding to anti-PD-1 therapy as well as enhance the effectiveness ofanti-PD1 therapy.

Therapies that are currently in development that induce a potent type Iinterferon response require focal or intratumoral administration toachieve an acceptable therapeutic index. Thus, there remains a need fornew agents with systemic delivery and lower toxicity to expand thebenefit of type I IFN-inducing therapies to patients withoutperipherally treatment accessible lesions. Human and mouse geneticstudies suggest that TREX1 inhibition might be amenable to a systemicdelivery route and therefore TREX1 inhibitory compounds could play animportant role in the anti-tumor therapy landscape. TREX1 is a keydeterminant for the limited immunogenicity of cancer cells responding toradiation treatment [Trends in Cell Biol., 2017, 27 (8), 543-4; NatureCommun., 2017, 8, 15618]. TREX1 is induced by genotoxic stress andinvolved in protection of glioma and melanoma cells to anticancer drugs[Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 2013, 1833, 1832-43]. STACT-TREX1 therapy showsrobust anti-tumor efficacy in multiple murine cancer models [Glickman etal, Poster P235, 33^(rd) Annual Meeting of Society for Immunotherapy ofCancer, Washington D.C., Nov. 7-11, 2018].

SUMMARY

Provided herein are compounds having the Formula I:

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, whereinR¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, x, and ring A are as described herein. The disclosedcompounds and compositions modulate TREX1, and are useful in a varietyof therapeutic applications such as, for example, in treating cancer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1A illustrates the results from a knock down experiment of TREX1 inB16F10 tumor cells using CRISPR. FIG. 1B illustrates TREX1 attenuatedthe activation of the cGAS/STING pathway in B16F10 tumor cells.

FIG. 2. illustrates that tumors in which TREX had been silenced hadsmaller volumes compared with parental B16F10 tumors.

FIG. 3. shows that TREX1 knockout B16F10 tumors exhibited a significantincrease in overall immune cells. This reflected an increase in thenumber of tumor infiltrating CD4 and CD8 T cells as well as inplasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs).

FIG. 4 shows the results from a luciferase assay using a compounddescribed herein in a HCT116 colorectal carcinoma cell line.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION 1. General Description of Compounds

In a first embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

R¹ is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, 3- to 4-memberedcycloalkyl, —OR^(f), —SR^(f), or —NR^(e)R^(f);

R² is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, or 3- to 4-memberedcycloalkyl;

R³ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)alkyl optionally substituted with phenyl,wherein said phenyl is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 groupsselected from halo, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, and halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl;

R⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)alkyl;

R⁵ is hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or(C₁-C₄)alkyl optionally substituted with phenyl or —NHC(O)OR^(a),wherein each of said phenyl is optionally and independently substitutedwith 1 to 3 groups selected from halo, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, andhalo(C₁-C₄)alkyl;

x is 0, 1, or 2;

Ring A is aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, or cycloalkyl, each of whichare optionally and independently substituted with 1 or 2 groups selectedfrom R⁶;

R⁶ is (C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkoxy, halo, phenyl,—CN, —NHC(O)OR^(a), —NHC(S)OR^(a), —C(O)R^(b), —NHC(O)NHR^(g),—NHC(S)NHR^(g), —NHS(O)₂NHR^(g), —C(S)R^(b), —S(O)₂R^(c), —S(O)R^(c),—C(O)OR^(d), —C(S)OR^(d), —C(O)NR^(e)R^(f), —C(S)NHR^(e), —NHC(O)R^(d),—NHC(S)R^(d), —OR^(e), —SR^(e), —O(C₁-C₄)alkylOR^(e), —NR^(e)R^(f), 4-to 6-membered heteroaryl, or 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl, wherein

-   -   said phenyl for R⁶ is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups        selected from R^(g);    -   said (C₁-C₄)alkyl for R⁶ is optionally substituted with 1 or 2        groups selected from OR^(h), —NR^(j)R^(k), phenyl, and 5- to        6-membered heteroaryl; and    -   said 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl and 4- to 6-membered        heteroaryl for R⁶ are each optionally and independently        substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R^(m); and wherein        said phenyl and 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl of the optional        substituents listed for (C₁-C₄)alkyl in R⁶ are each optionally        and independently substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from        R^(g);

R^(g), R^(h), R^(j), R^(k), and R^(m) are each independently hydrogen,halo, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, (C₁-C₄)alkoxy, halo(C₁-C₄)alkoxy,phenyl, —(C₁-C₄)alkylphenyl, 3- to 4-membered cycloalkyl, 4- to6-membered heteroaryl, or 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl, and whereinsaid 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl for R^(g), R^(h), R^(j) and R^(k) isfurther optionally substituted with ═O.

R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), R^(e) and R^(f) are each independentlyhydrogen, halo, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, (C₁-C₄)alkoxy,halo(C₁-C₄)alkoxy, phenyl, 3- to 4-membered cycloalkyl, 4-to 6-memberedheteroaryl, or 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl, wherein

-   -   said (C₁-C₄)alkyl for R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), R^(e) and        R^(f) is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from        phenyl, —OR^(h), —NR^(j)R^(k),    -   said phenyl, 4- to 6-membered heteroaryl, and 4- to 7-membered        heterocyclyl for R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), R^(e), and R^(f)        are each optionally and independently substituted with 1 or 2        groups selected from R^(g), and    -   said 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl for R^(a), R^(b), R^(c),        R^(d), R^(e), and R^(f) is further optionally substituted with        ═O.

2. Definitions

When used in connection to describe a chemical group that may havemultiple points of attachment, a hyphen (-) designates the point ofattachment of that group to the variable to which it is defined. Forexample, —NHC(O)OR^(a) and —NHC(S)OR^(a) mean that the point ofattachment for this group occurs on the nitrogen atom.

The terms “halo” and “halogen” refer to an atom selected from fluorine(fluoro, —F), chlorine (chloro, —Cl), bromine (bromo, —Br), and iodine(iodo, —I).

The term “alkyl” when used alone or as part of a larger moiety, such as“haloalkyl”, and the like, means saturated straight-chain or branchedmonovalent hydrocarbon radical. Unless otherwise specified, an alkylgroup typically has 1-4 carbon atoms, i.e., (C₁-C₄)alkyl.

“Alkoxy” means an alkyl radical attached through an oxygen linking atom,represented by —O-alkyl. For example, “(C₁-C₄)alkoxy” includes methoxy,ethoxy, proproxy, and butoxy.

The term “haloalkyl” includes mono, poly, and perhaloalkyl groups wherethe halogens are independently selected from fluorine, chlorine,bromine, and iodine.

“Haloalkoxy” is a haloalkyl group which is attached to another moietyvia an oxygen atom such as, e.g., —OCHF₂ or —OCF₃.

The term “aryl” refers to an aromatic carbocyclic ring system having,unless otherwise specified, a total of 6 to 10 ring members. In certainembodiments, “aryl” refers to an aromatic ring system which includes,but is not limited to, phenyl and naphthyl. It will be understood thatwhen specified, optional substituents on an aryl group may be present onany substitutable position and, include, e.g., the position at which thearyl is attached.

The term “heteroaryl” used alone or as part of a larger moiety refers toa 5- to 12-membered (e.g., a 5- to 6-membered) aromatic radicalcontaining 1-4 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S. A heteroaryl groupmay be mono- or bi-cyclic. Monocyclic heteroaryl includes, for example,thienyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl,tetrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, triazinyl, tetrazinyl, oxadiazolyl,thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl,pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, etc. Bi-cyclic heteroaryls include groups inwhich a monocyclic heteroaryl ring is fused to one or more aryl orheteroaryl rings. Nonlimiting examples include indolyl,imidazopyridinyl, benzooxazolyl, benzooxodiazolyl, indazolyl,benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, quinolyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl,pyrrolopyridinyl, pyrrolopyrimidinyl, pyrazolopyridinyl,thienopyridinyl, thienopyrimidinyl, indolizinyl, purinyl,naphthyridinyl, and pteridinyl. It will be understood that whenspecified, optional substituents on a heteroaryl group may be present onany substitutable position and, include, e.g., the position at which theheteroaryl is attached.

The term “heterocyclyl” means a 4- to 12-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatomsindependently selected from N, O, and S. A heterocyclyl ring can beattached to its pendant group at any heteroatom or carbon atom thatresults in a stable structure. A heterocyclyl group may be mono- orbicyclic. Examples of monocyclic saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclic radicals include, without limitation, tetrahydrofuranyl,tetrahydrothienyl, tetrahydropyranyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolidonyl,piperidinyl, oxazolidinyl, piperazinyl, dioxanyl, dioxolanyl,morpholinyl, dihydrofuranyl, dihydropyranyl, dihydropyridinyl,tetrahydropyridinyl, dihydropyrimidinyl, and tetrahydropyrimidinyl.Bi-cyclic heterocyclyl groups include, e.g., unsaturated heterocyclicradicals fused to another unsaturated heterocyclic radical, cycloalkyl,or aromatic or heteroaryl ring, such as for example, benzodioxolyl,dihydrobenzooxazinyl, dihydrobenzodioxinyl,6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,2,4]triazolyl,5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridinyl, 1,2-dihydroquinolinyl,dihydrobenzofuranyl, tetrahydronaphthyridine, indolinone,dihydropyrrolotriazole, quinolinone, chromanyl, and dioxaspirodecane. Itwill be understood that when specified, optional substituents on aheterocyclyl group may be present on any substitutable position and,include, e.g., the position at which the heterocyclyl is attached.

The term “spiro” refers to two rings that shares one ring atom (e.g.,carbon).

The term “fused” refers to two rings that share two adjacent ring atomswith one another.

The term “bridged” refers to two rings that share three ring atoms withone another.

The term “cycloalkyl” refers to a cyclic hydrocarbon having from, unlessotherwise specified, 3 to 10 carbon ring atoms. Monocyclic cycloalkylgroups include, without limitation, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl, cycloheptyl,cycloheptenyl, and cyclooctyl. It will be understood that whenspecified, optional substituents on a cycloalkyl or cycloaliphatic groupmay be present on any substitutable position and, include, e.g., theposition at which the cycloalkyl or cycloaliphatic group is attached.

The disclosed compounds exist in various stereoisomeric forms.Stereoisomers are compounds that differ only in their spatialarrangement. Enantiomers are pairs of stereoisomers whose mirror imagesare not superimposable, most commonly because they contain anasymmetrically substituted carbon atom that acts as a chiral center.“Enantiomer” means one of a pair of molecules that are mirror images ofeach other and are not superimposable. Diastereomers are stereoisomersthat contain two or more asymmetrically substituted carbon atoms. “R”and “S” represent the configuration of substituents around one or morechiral carbon atoms.

“Racemate” or “racemic mixture” means a compound of equimolar quantitiesof two enantiomers, wherein such mixtures exhibit no optical activity,i.e., they do not rotate the plane of polarized light.

When the stereochemistry of a disclosed compound is named or depicted bystructure, the named or depicted stereoisomer is at least 60%, 70%, 80%,90%, 99% or 99.9% by weight pure relative to all of the otherstereoisomers. Percent by weight pure relative to all of the otherstereoisomers is the ratio of the weight of one stereoisomer over theweight of the other stereoisomers. When a single enantiomer is named ordepicted by structure, the depicted or named enantiomer is at least 60%,70%, 80%, 90%, 99% or 99.9% by weight optically pure. Percent opticalpurity by weight is the ratio of the weight of the enantiomer over theweight of the enantiomer plus the weight of its optical isomer.

When the stereochemistry of a disclosed compound is named or depicted bystructure, and the named or depicted structure encompasses more than onestereoisomer (e.g., as in a diastereomeric pair), it is to be understoodthat one of the encompassed stereoisomers or any mixture of theencompassed stereoisomers are included. It is to be further understoodthat the stereoisomeric purity of the named or depicted stereoisomer isat least 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 99% or 99.9% by weight pure relative to allof the other stereoisomers. The stereoisomeric purity in this case isdetermined by dividing the total weight in the mixture of thestereoisomers encompassed by the name or structure by the total weightin the mixture of all of the stereoisomers.

When a disclosed compound is named or depicted by structure withoutindicating the stereochemistry, and the compound has one chiral center,it is to be understood that the name or structure encompasses oneenantiomer of compound free from the corresponding optical isomer, aracemic mixture of the compound, or mixtures enriched in one enantiomerrelative to its corresponding optical isomer.

When a disclosed compound is named or depicted by structure withoutindicating the stereochemistry and e.g., the compound has more than onechiral center (e.g., at least two chiral centers), it is to beunderstood that the name or structure encompasses one stereoisomer freeof other stereoisomers, mixtures of stereoisomers, or mixtures ofstereoisomers in which one or more stereoisomers is enriched relative tothe other stereoisomer(s). For example, the name or structure mayencompass one stereoisomer free of other diastereomers, mixtures ofstereoisomers, or mixtures of stereoisomers in which one or morediastereomers is enriched relative to the other diastereomer(s).

The term “TREX1” refers to three prime repair exonuclease 1 or DNArepair exonuclease 1, which is an enzyme that in humans is encoded bythe TREX1 gene. Mazur D J, Perrino F W (August 1999). “Identificationand expression of the TREX1 and TREX2 cDNA sequences encoding mammalian3′-->5′ exonucleases”. J Biol Chem. 274 (28): 19655-60.doi:10.1074/jbc.274.28.19655. PMID 10391904; Hoss M, Robins P, Naven TJ, Pappin D J, Sgouros J, Lindahl T (August 1999). “A human DNA editingenzyme homologous to the Escherichia coli DnaQ/MutD protein”. EMBO J. 18(13): 3868-75. doi:10.1093/emboj/18.13.3868. PMC 1171463. PMID 10393201.This gene encodes the major 3′->5′ DNA exonuclease in human cells. Theprotein is a non-processive exonuclease that may serve a proofreadingfunction for a human DNA polymerase. It is also a component of the SETcomplex, and acts to rapidly degrade 3′ ends of nicked DNA duringgranzyme A-mediated cell death. Cells lacking functional TREX1 showchronic DNA damage checkpoint activation and extra-nuclear accumulationof an endogenous single-strand DNA substrate. It appears that TREX1protein normally acts on a single-stranded DNA polynucleotide speciesgenerated from processing aberrant replication intermediates. Thisaction of TREX1 attenuates DNA damage checkpoint signaling and preventspathological immune activation. TREX1 metabolizes reverse-transcribedsingle-stranded DNA of endogenous retroelements as a function ofcell-intrinsic antiviral surveillance, resulting in a potent type I IFNresponse. TREX1 helps HIV-1 to evade cytosolic sensing by degradingviral cDNA in the cytoplasm.

The term “TREX2” refers to Three prime repair exonuclease 2 is an enzymethat in humans is encoded by the TREX2 gene. This gene encodes a nuclearprotein with 3′ to 5′ exonuclease activity. The encoded proteinparticipates in double-stranded DNA break repair, and may interact withDNA polymerase delta. Enzymes with this activity are involved in DNAreplication, repair, and recombination. TREX2 is a 3′-exonuclease whichis predominantly expressed in keratinocytes and contributes to theepidermal response to UVB-induced DNA damage. TREX2 biochemical andstructural properties are similar to TREX1, although they are notidentical. The two proteins share a dimeric structure and can processssDNA and dsDNA substrates in vitro with almost identical k_(cat)values. However, several features related to enzyme kinetics, structuraldomains, and subcellular distribution distinguish TREX2 from TREX1.TREX2 present a 10-fold lower affinity for DNA substrates in vitrocompared with TREX1. In contrast with TREX1, TREX2 lacks a COOH-terminaldomain that can mediate protein-protein interactions. TREX2 is localizedin both the cytoplasm and nucleus, whereas TREX1 is found in theendoplasmic reticulum, and is mobilized to the nucleus during granzymeA—mediated cell death or after DNA damage.

The terms “subject” and “patient” may be used interchangeably, and meansa mammal in need of treatment, e.g., companion animals (e.g., dogs,cats, and the like), farm animals (e.g., cows, pigs, horses, sheep,goats and the like) and laboratory animals (e.g., rats, mice, guineapigs and the like). Typically, the subject is a human in need oftreatment.

The term “inhibit,” “inhibition” or “inhibiting” includes a decrease inthe baseline activity of a biological activity or process.

As used herein, the terms “treatment,” “treat,” and “treating” refer toreversing, alleviating, delaying the onset of, or inhibiting theprogress of a disease or disorder, or one or more symptoms thereof, asdescribed herein. In some aspects, treatment may be administered afterone or more symptoms have developed, i.e., therapeutic treatment. Inother aspects, treatment may be administered in the absence of symptoms.For example, treatment may be administered to a susceptible individualprior to the onset of symptoms (e.g., in light of a history of symptomsand/or in light of exposure to a particular organism, or othersusceptibility factors), i.e., prophylactic treatment. Treatment mayalso be continued after symptoms have resolved, for example to delaytheir recurrence.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” refers to a non-toxiccarrier, adjuvant, or vehicle that does not destroy the pharmacologicalactivity of the compound with which it is formulated. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers, adjuvants or vehicles that may be used in thecompositions described herein include, but are not limited to, ionexchangers, alumina, aluminum stearate, lecithin, serum proteins, suchas human serum albumin, buffer substances such as phosphates, glycine,sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, partial glyceride mixtures of saturatedvegetable fatty acids, water, salts or electrolytes, such as protaminesulfate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, potassium hydrogen phosphate,sodium chloride, zinc salts, colloidal silica, magnesium trisilicate,polyvinyl pyrrolidone, cellulose-based substances, polyethylene glycol,sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polyacrylates, waxes,polyethylene-polyoxypropylene-block polymers, polyethylene glycol andwool fat.

For use in medicines, the salts of the compounds described herein referto non-toxic “pharmaceutically acceptable salts.” Pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt forms include pharmaceutically acceptable acidic/anionicor basic/cationic salts. Suitable pharmaceutically acceptable acidaddition salts of the compounds described herein include e.g., salts ofinorganic acids (such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic, phosphoric,nitric, and sulfuric acids) and of organic acids (such as, acetic acid,benzenesulfonic, benzoic, methanesulfonic, and p-toluenesulfonic acids).Compounds of the present teachings with acidic groups such as carboxylicacids can form pharmaceutically acceptable salts with pharmaceuticallyacceptable base(s). Suitable pharmaceutically acceptable basic saltsinclude e.g., ammonium salts, alkali metal salts (such as sodium andpotassium salts) and alkaline earth metal salts (such as magnesium andcalcium salts). Compounds with a quaternary ammonium group also containa counteranion such as chloride, bromide, iodide, acetate, perchlorateand the like. Other examples of such salts include hydrochlorides,hydrobromides, sulfates, methanesulfonates, nitrates, benzoates andsalts with amino acids such as glutamic acid.

The term “effective amount” or “therapeutically effective amount” refersto an amount of a compound described herein that will elicit a desiredor beneficial biological or medical response of a subject e.g., a dosageof between 0.01-100 mg/kg body weight/day.

3. Compounds

In a second embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula II:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables areas described above for Formula I.

In a third embodiment, R² is (C₁-C₄)alkyl in the compounds of Formula Ior II.

In a fourth embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula III:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables areas described above in the first, second, or third embodiment.

In a fifth embodiment, R³ in the compounds of Formula I, II, or III is(C₁-C₄)alkyl optionally substituted with phenyl, wherein the variablesare as described above in the first, second, third, or fourthembodiment. Alternatively, R³ in the compounds of Formula I, II, or IIIis (C₁-C₄)alkyl, wherein the variables are as described above in thefirst, second, third, or fourth embodiment.

In a sixth embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula IV:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables areas described above in the first, second, third, fourth, or fifthembodiment.

In a seventh embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula V:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables areas described above in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixthembodiment.

In an eighth embodiment, x in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV,or V is 0 or 1, wherein the variables are as described above in thefirst, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh embodiment.

In a ninth embodiment, R⁵ in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV, orV is hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or(C₁-C₄)alkyl optionally substituted with phenyl or —NHC(O)OR^(a),wherein the variables are as described above in the first, second,third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth embodiment.Alternatively, as part of a ninth embodiment, R⁵ in the compounds ofFormula I, II, III, IV, or V is hydrogen, phenyl, or (C₁-C₄)alkyloptionally substituted with phenyl or —NHC(O)OR^(a), wherein thevariables are as described above in the first, second, third, fourth,fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth embodiment. Alternatively, as part of aninth embodiment, R⁵ in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV, or V iscycloalkyl or phenyl, wherein said phenyl is optionally substituted with1 to 3 groups selected from halo, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, and halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl,wherein the variables are as described above in the first, second,third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth embodiment.Alternatively, as part of a ninth embodiment, R⁵ in the compounds ofFormula I, II, III, IV, or V is cyclopropyl, wherein the variables areas described above in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,seventh, or eighth embodiment. Alternatively, as part of a ninthembodiment, R⁵ in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV, or V isphenyl optionally substituted with 1 to 2 groups selected from halo and(C₁-C₄)alkyl, and halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, wherein the variables are asdescribed above in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,seventh, or eighth embodiment. Alternatively, as part of a ninthembodiment, R⁵ in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV, or V isphenyl optionally substituted with 1 to 2 halo, wherein the variablesare as described above in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth,sixth, seventh, or eighth embodiment.

In a tenth embodiment, R^(a) in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV,or V is (C₁-C₄)alkyl, wherein the variables are as described above inthe first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, orninth embodiment.

In an eleventh embodiment, ring A in the compounds of Formula I, II,III, IV, or V is aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, each of which areoptionally and independently substituted with 1 or 2 groups selectedfrom R⁶, wherein the variables are as described above in the first,second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenthembodiment. Alternatively, ring A in the compounds of Formula I, II,III, IV, or V is naphthalenyl, indazolyl, phenyl, pyridyl, pyrazolyl,azetidinyl, tetrahydropyranyl, piperidinyl, dihydrobenzooxazinyl,dihydrobenzodioxinyl, or chromanyl, each of which are optionally andindependently substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R⁶, whereinthe variables are as described above in the first, second, third,fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenth embodiment. Inanother alternative, ring A in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV,or V is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected fromR⁶, wherein the variables are as described above in the first, second,third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenthembodiment. In another alternative, ring A in the compounds of FormulaI, II, III, IV, or V is pyrimidinyl or thiazolyl each of which beingoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R⁶, wherein thevariables are as described above in the first, second, third, fourth,fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenth embodiment. In anotheralternative, ring A in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV, or V ispyridyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R⁶,wherein the variables are as described above in the first, second,third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenthembodiment.

In a twelfth embodiment, R⁶ in the compounds of Formula I, II, III, IV,or V is halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo, —CN, —NHC(O)OR^(a), —C(O)R^(b),—NHC(O)NHR^(g), —C(O)NR^(e)R^(f), —NHC(O)R^(d), —NR^(e)R^(f), —OR^(e),or 4- to 6-membered heteroaryl, wherein said 4- to 6-membered heteroarylis optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R^(m),wherein the variables are as described above in the first, second,third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, or eleventhembodiment. Alternatively, R⁶ in the compounds of Formula I, II, III,IV, or V is (C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo, —CN, —C(O)R^(b),—C(O)NR^(e)R^(f), —OR^(e), or 4- to 6-membered heteroaryl, wherein said4- to 6-membered heteroaryl is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groupsselected from R^(m), wherein the variables are as described above in thefirst, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth,tenth, or eleventh embodiment. Alternatively, R⁶ in the compounds ofFormula I, II, III, IV, or V is phenyl or 4- to 6-membered heteroaryl,wherein said phenyl for is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groupsselected from R^(g) and said 4- to 6-membered heteroaryl is optionallysubstituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R^(m), wherein thevariables are as described above in the first, second, third, fourth,fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, or eleventh embodiment.

In a thirteenth embodiment, R^(b) in the compounds of Formula I, II,III, IV, or V is (C₁-C₄)alkyl, wherein the variables are as describedabove in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh,eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth embodiment.

In a fourteenth embodiment, R^(e) in the compounds of Formula I, II,III, IV, or V is (C₁-C₄)alkyl, wherein the variables are as describedabove in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh,eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, or thirteenth embodiment.

In a fifteenth embodiment, R^(r) in the compounds of Formula I, II, III,IV, or V is (C₁-C₄)alkyl, wherein the variables are as described abovein the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth,ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, or fourteenth embodiment.

In a sixteenth embodiment, R^(m) in the compounds of Formula I, II, III,IV, or V is (C₁-C₄)alkyl, wherein the variables are as described abovein the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth,ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, or fifteenthembodiment.

In a seventeenth embodiment, R^(g) in the compounds of Formula I, II,III, IV, or V is halo, wherein the variables are as described above inthe first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth,tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, orsixteenth embodiment.

In a eighteenth embodiment, R⁶ in the compounds of Formula I, II, III,IV, or V is Cl, F, CF₃, —C(O)N(Me)₂, —OCH₃, —C(O)CH₃, or pyrazolyloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 CH₃, wherein the variables are asdescribed above in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth,fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, or seventeenth embodiment.

Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising 1) acompound having the Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables areas described above for the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth,fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, or eighteenth embodiment;and 2) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Compounds having the Formula I are further disclosed in theExemplification and are included in the present disclosure.Pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as well as the neutral formsare included.

4. Uses, Formulation and Administration

Compounds and compositions described herein are generally useful formodulating the activity of TREX1. In some aspects, the compounds andpharmaceutical compositions described herein inhibit the activity TREX1.

In some aspects, compounds and pharmaceutical compositions describedherein are useful in treating a disorder associated with TREX1 function.Thus, provided herein are methods of treating a disorder associated withTREX1 function, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, atherapeutically effective amount of a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a disclosed compound or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof. Also provided is the use of a compounddescribed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or apharmaceutical composition comprising a disclosed compound orpharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the manufacture of amedicament for treating a disorder associated with TREX1 function. Alsoprovided is a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising adisclosed compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for usein treating a disorder associated with TREX1.

In some aspects, the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions describedherein are useful in treating cancer.

In some aspects, the cancer treated by the compounds and pharmaceuticalcompositions described herein is selected from colon cancer, gastriccancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, leukemia, pancreatic cancer,melanoma, multiple melanoma, brain cancer, CNS cancer, renal cancer,prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, leukemia, and breast cancer.

In some aspects, the cancer treated by the compounds and pharmaceuticalcompositions described herein is selected from lung cancer, breastcancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma.

In certain aspects, a pharmaceutical composition described herein isformulated for administration to a patient in need of such composition.Pharmaceutical compositions described herein may be administered orally,parenterally, by inhalation spray, topically, rectally, nasally,buccally, vaginally or via an implanted reservoir. The term “parenteral”as used herein includes subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular,intra-articular, intra-synovial, intrasternal, intrathecal,intrahepatic, intralesional and intracranial injection or infusiontechniques. In some embodiments, the compositions are administeredorally, intraperitoneally or intravenously. Sterile injectable forms ofthe pharmaceutical compositions described herein may be aqueous oroleaginous suspension. These suspensions may be formulated according totechniques known in the art using suitable dispersing or wetting agentsand suspending agents.

In some aspects, the pharmaceutical compositions are administeredorally.

A specific dosage and treatment regimen for any particular patient willdepend upon a variety of factors, including the activity of the specificcompound employed, the age, body weight, general health, sex, diet, timeof administration, rate of excretion, drug combination, and the judgmentof the treating physician and the severity of the particular diseasebeing treated. The amount of a compound described herein in thecomposition will also depend upon the particular compound in thepharmaceutical composition.

EXEMPLIFICATION Chemical Synthesis

The representative examples that follow are intended to help illustratethe present disclosure, and are not intended to, nor should they beconstrued to, limit the scope of the invention.

Synthesis of2-chloro-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide(Int F)

Experimental Procedure Synthesis of 1,4-diethyl2-methoxy-3-oxobutanedioate, Int A

Into a 1 L 3-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of nitrogen, was placed ethanol (600 mL), sodiumethanolate (31.7 g, 0.470 mmol, 1.10 equiv), ethyl oxalate (68.0 g, 467mmol, 1.10 equiv) was added at room temperature. This was followed bythe addition of ethyl 2-methoxyacetate (50.0 g, 423 mmol, 1.00 equiv)dropwise with stirring at room temperature. The resulting solution wasstirred for 1 overnight at 35° C. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder vacuum to remove most of ethanol. The pH value of the solution wasadjusted to 3 with hydrogen chloride (1M) at 0° C. The resultingsolution was extracted with 4×500 mL of ethyl acetate dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under vacuum. This resulted in90 g (crude) of 1,4-diethyl 2-methoxy-3-oxobutanedioate (Int A) as brownoil.

Synthesis of ethyl2-methoxy-2-[(4E)-1-methyl-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-ylidene]acetate, IntB

Into a 2 L round-bottom flask, was placed 1,4-diethyl2-methoxy-3-oxobutanedioate (Int A) (90.0 g, 413 mmol, 1.00 equiv),methylurea (30.6 g, 413 mmol, 1.00 equiv), acetic acid (1.20 L),hydrogen chloride (400 mL, 4 M in dioxane). The resulting solution wasstirred for 3 h at 105° C. The resulting mixture was concentrated undervacuum. The resulting mixture was washed with 1×500 ml of hexane. Thisresulted in 90 g (crude) of ethyl2-methoxy-2-[(4E)-1-methyl-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-ylidene]acetate (IntB) as a brown solid. 1H NMR (300 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.75 (s, 1H), 7.47(s, 0.4H), 5.09 (s, 2H), 4.51-4.30 (m, 3H), 3.85 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H),3.12 (s, 3H), 3.07 (s, 1H), 2.14 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 1.45-1.42 (m, 2H),1.42-1.37 (m, 3H).

Synthesis of 2-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid, Int C

Into a 2 L round-bottom flask, was placed ethyl2-methoxy-2-[(4E)-1-methyl-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-ylidene]acetate (IntB) (80.0 g, 351 mmol, 1.00 equiv), potassium hydroxide (1M in water)(1.40 L). The resulting solution was stirred for 3 h at 105° C. Thereaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. with a water/ice bath. The pH valueof the solution was adjusted to 3 with hydrogen chloride (12 M) at 0°C., the solids were collected by filtration and the precipitate wasdried in vacuo. This resulted in 40 g of2-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid (Int C)(yield 57%) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 14.35 (s, 1H),10.91 (s, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 3.14 (s, 3H).

Synthesis of ethyl2-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate, Int D

Into a 1 L 3-necked round-bottom flask, purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of argon, was placed2-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid (Int C)(20 g, 0.10 mmol, 1.00 equiv), and ethanol (400 mL). This was followedby the addition of acetyl chloride (118 g, 1.50 mmol, 15.0 equiv)dropwise with stirring at 0° C. The resulting solution was heated atreflux overnight. The reaction mixture was cooled with a water/ice bath.The solids were collected by filtration. This resulted in 16 g of ethyl2-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate (Int D)(yield: 70%) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.08 (s,1H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.15 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1Hz, 3H).

Synthesis of ethyl2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate, Int E

Into a 1-L 3-necked round-bottom flask purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of argon, was placed ethyl2-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate (Int D) (16.0g, 70.1 mmol, 1.00 equiv), dimethylaniline (1.20 g, 98.2 mmol, 1.40equiv), and phosphoryl trichloride (320.0 mL). The resulting solutionwas stirred for 1 overnight at 100° C. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was applied onto a silica gelcolumn and eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1/10-1/4). Thisresulted in 13.3 g of ethyl2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate (Int E) (yield77.0%) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz,2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 1.30 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Synthesis of 2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide, Int F

To a stirred solution of ethyl2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate (Int E) (1.00g, 4.05 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and 1,2-oxazol-4-amine (341 mg, 4.05 mmol,1.00 equiv) in toluene (15 mL) was added trimethylaluminum (2M intoluene) (4.1 mL, 8.10 mmol, 2.0 equiv) at room temperature under argonatmosphere. The resulting solution was stirred with microwave radiationfor 15 min at 80° C. The reaction mixture was quenched with water/ice at0° C. The resulting solution was extracted with 3×40 mL of ethylacetate, the combined organic layers were washed with brine (1×30 mL),dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was applied onto a silica gel column and elutedwith ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1/10-1/1). This resulted in 650 mgof 2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide (Int F) (yield 53.0%) as alight yellow solid. ESI−MS m/z=285.2 [M+H]⁺. Calculated MW: 284.2 ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.84 (s, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s,3H), 3.62 (s, 3H).

Synthesis of ([[2-(3-chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]methyl](methyl)amine),Int H

Synthesis of (2-(3-chlorophenyl) pyridine-3-carbaldehyde), Int G

Into a 100-mL 3-necked round-bottom flask, purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of argon, was placed 2-bromopyridine-3-carbaldehyde(2.00 g, 10.7 mmol, 1.00 equiv), 3-chlorophenylboronic acid (2.52 g,16.1 mmol, 1.50 equiv), Pd(dppf)C₁₂ (236 mg, 0.323 mmol, 0.0300 equiv),potassium carbonate (4.46 g, 32.3 mmol, 3.00 equiv), 1,4-dioxane (40.0mL), and water (8.00 mL). The resulting solution was stirred for 3 h at90° C. in an oil bath. The reaction was then quenched by the addition of10 mL of water. The resulting solution was extracted with 3×30 mL ofethyl acetate dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated. Theresidue was applied onto a silica gel column and eluted with ethylacetate/petroleum ether (1:3). This resulted in 1.9 g of(2-(3-chlorophenyl) pyridine-3-carbaldehyde), Int G, (yield 81%) as ayellow solid. ESI−MS m/z=218.2 [M+H]⁺ Calculated MW: 217.0

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

Int G2 ESI-MS m/z = 202.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 201.094-(1,5-dimethyl- 1H-pyrazol-4- yl)nicotinaldehyde

Synthesis of ([[2-(3-chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]methyl](methyl)amine, IntH

Into a 40-mL vial, was placed (2-(3-chlorophenyl)pyridine-3-carbaldehyde) Int G (900 mg, 4.13 mmol, 1.00 equiv), methanol(20.0 mL), acetic acid (0.100 mL), and methanamine (30% in methanol,5.00 mL). The resulting solution was stirred for 2 h at roomtemperature. Sodium borohydride (313 mg, 8.27 mmol, 2.00 equiv) wasadded portion wise to the mixture at 0° C. The resulting solution wasstirred for 12 h at 25° C. The reaction was then quenched by theaddition of 5 mL of water. The resulting mixture was concentrated. Theresidue was applied onto a silica gel column and eluted with ethylacetate/petroleum ether (1:3). This resulted in 700 mg of([[2-(3-chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]methyl](methyl)amine) Int H (yield73%) as a yellow semi-solid. ESI−MS m/z=233.2 [M+H]+. Calculated MW:232.1

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Inter- Structure mediate LCMS

Int H2 ESI-MS m/z = 176.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 175.11 N-methyl-1-(1-methyl-1H-indazol- 4-yl)methanamine

Int H3 ESI-MS m/z = 124.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 123.1 N-methyl-1-(pyrimidin-5- yl)methanamine

Int H4 ESI-MS m/z = 217.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 216.141-(4-(1,5-dimethyl- 1H-pyrazol-4- yl)pyridin-3-yl)-N- methylmethanamine

Int H5 ESI-MS m/z = 219.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 218.1(2-chlorophenyl)(pyridin-2- yl)methanamine

Int H6 ESI-MS m/z = 199.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 198.2(3-methylpyridin-2- yl)(phenyl)methanamine

Int H7 ESI-MS m/z = 218.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 217.11-(6-(1,3-dimethyl-1H- pyrazol-4-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)- N-methylmethanamine

Int H8 ESI-MS m/z = 218.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 217.11-(5-(1,3-dimethyl-1H- pyrazol-4-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)- N-methylmethanamine

Synthesis of (2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methanamine, Int K

To a stirred solution of (2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone (25.0 g, 115mmol, 1.00 equiv) and Hydroxylamine hydrochloride (12.0 g, 173 mmol,1.50 equiv) were added sodium acetate (1.89 g, 231 mmol, 2.00 equiv) andethyl alcohol (500 mL) in portions at room temperature under ambientatmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 6 h at 80° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The crude product((Z)—N-[(2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methylidene]hydroxylamine), Int J wasused in the next step directly without further purification.

To a stirred solution of Int J,((Z)—N-[(2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methylidene]hydroxylamine) (50.0 g, 108mmol, 1.00 equiv) and ethyl alcohol (250 mL) and acetic acid (250 mL)were added Zinc (70.6 g, 1080 mmol, 10.0 equiv) in portions at 0° C.under ambient atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 4 h atroom temperature under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was washed with ethyl alcohol. The filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resulting mixture was diluted with water.The mixture was basified to pH 10 with sodium hydroxide, filtered, andthe filter cake was washed with ethyl acetate. The resulting mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Afterfiltration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted withethyl acetate/petroleum to afford 12.5 g of(1-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-phenylmethanamine) (yield 53%) as a light yellowsolid. (ESI−MS m/z=201.2 [M−NH3]±. Calculated MW: 217.1)

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the steps above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Inter- Structure mediate LCMS

Int K2 ESI-MS m/z = 185.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 184.1phenyl(pyridin-2-yl)methanamine

Int K3 ESI-MS m/z = 199.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 198.1(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)(phenyl)methanamine

Int K4 ESI-MS m/z = 205.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 204.1(1-methylpiperidin-4- yl)(phenyl)methanamine

Int K6 ESI-MS m/z = 219.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 218.1(3-chloropyridin-2- yl)(phenyl)methanamine

Int K14 Commercial intermediate (2-bromophenyl)(phenyl)methanamine

Int K16 ESI-MS m/z = 233.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 232.1(2-chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyridin-4- yl)methanamine

Int K17 ESI-MS m/z = 289.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 288.14-(amino(phenyl)methyl)-3- chloro-N,N- dimethylbenzamide

Int K18 ESI-MS m/z = 297.9 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 297.0(3-bromophenyl)(2- chlorophenyl)methanamine

Synthesis of 3-(amino(phenyl)methyl)benzonitrile, Int K5

Into a 250-mL round-bottom flask, was placed(S)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide (4.47 g, 36.9 mmol, 1.00 equiv),Ti(Oi-Pr)₄ (21 g, 74 mmol, 2.0 equiv), dichloromethane (90 mL). This wasfollowed by the dropwise addition of a solution of 3-formylbenzonitrile(5.00 g, 38.0 mmol, 1.03 equiv) in dichloromethane (10 mL) at 0° C. Theresulting solution was stirred for 18 h at room temperature. Thereaction was then quenched by the addition of 50 mL of water. The solidswere filtered out. The resulting solution was extracted withdichloromethane and the organic layers combined. The residue was appliedonto a silica gel column with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (2:3). Thisresulted in 5.5 g of(S)—N-[(3-cyanophenyl)methylidene]-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide, Int N(63% yield) as a white solid.

To a stirred solution of(S)—N-[(3-cyanophenyl)methylidene]-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide, Int N(1.0 g, 4.0 mmol, 1.0 equiv) in THF (15.0 mL) was added phenylmagnesiumbromide (8.0 mL, 8.0 mmol, 2.0 equiv) dropwise at −70° C. under argonatmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2 h at −30° C. underargon. The reaction was quenched with saturated ammonium chloride at 0°C. The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed withbrine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. After filtration, thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with petroleumether/ethyl acetate (100:1-1:1) to afford 1 g of(S)—N-((3-cyanophenyl)(phenyl)methyl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide, Int0 (yield, 68%) as a brown oil.

To a stirred solution of Int 0((S)—N-((3-cyanophenyl)(phenyl)methyl)-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide)(2.00 g, 6.09 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in hydrogen chloride (gas) in1,4-dioxane (50.0 mL) was stirred at room temperature. The resultingmixture was stirred for overnight at room temperature. The precipitatedsolids were collected by filtration and washed with ethyl acetate. Thisresulted in 1.5 g of Int K5, 3-(amino(phenyl)methyl)benzonitrilehydrochloride (yield, 86%) as a yellow solid. (ESI−MS m/z=192.1[M-NH3]±. Calculated MW: 208.1)

Synthesis of (2,6-dichlorophenyl)(pyridin-2-yl)methanamine, Int K6

Into a 250-mL 3-necked round-bottom flask, purged and maintained with aninert atmosphere of argon, were placed 2-bromopyridine (5.00 g, 31.6mmol, 1.00 equiv) and tetrahydrofuran (100 mL). This was followed by theaddition of n-butyllithium (2.5 M in hexane) (3.58 mL, 55.8 mmol, 1.20equiv) dropwise with stirring at −78° C. To this was added 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile (7.08 g, 41.1 mmol, 1.30 equiv) dropwise withstirring at −78° C. The resulting solution was stirred for 2 h at −78°C. to −60° C. The reaction was quenched with saturated ammonium chlorideat −20° C. The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (3×50 mL), anddried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. After filtration, the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. To the mixture was added methanol(100 mL) at 0° C., sodium cyanoborohydride (9.94 g, 158 mmol, 5.00equiv), acetic acid (2.85 g, 47.5 mmol, 1.50 equiv). The resultingsolution was stirred for 2 h at room temperature. The reaction wasquenched with water at 0° C. The resulting mixture was extracted withethyl acetate (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withwater (1×100 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. After filtration,the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. This resulted in 3g of Int K6 (1-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-(pyridin-2-yl)methanamine) (yield37%) as dark brown oil. (ESI−MS m/z=252.9 [M+H]+. Calculated MW: 252.0)

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the steps above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

Int K7 ESI-MS m/z = 233.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 232.1 (2-chloro-6-methylphenyl)(pyridin-2- yl)methanamine

Int K8 ESI-MS m/z = 245.1 [M + H − NH3]+. Calculated MW: 261.1(2-chloro-6-ethoxy- phenyl)(phenyl) methanamine

Int K13 ESI-MS m/z = 252.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 251.1 phenyl(2-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl)methanamine

Int K15 ESI-MS m/z = 236.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 235.1 (2-chloro-5-fluorophenyl)(phenyl) methanamine

Int K19 ESI-MS m/z = 207.1 [M − NH₃]+. Calculated MW: 223.2(2-chlorothiophen-3- yl)(phenyl)methanamine

Synthesis of N,N-dimethyl-2-((methylamino)methyl)benzamide, Int K9

2-(Bromomethyl)-N,N-dimethylbenzamide (0.45 g, 1.9 mmol) and 1M solutionof methylamine in THF (4.5 mL) were taken in a seal tube and stirred for30 min at room temperature. Upon completion of the reaction (monitoredby TLC), the solvent was evaporated to obtain crude title compound (0.4g) which was used in the next step without further purification. ESI−MSm/z=193.0 [M+H]+. Calculated MW: 192.26

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the steps above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

Int K10 ESI-MS m/z = 193.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 192.26

Int K11 ESI-MS m/z = 193.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 192.26

Synthesis of (2-chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanamine Int 0

Step-1: (2-Chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)Methanol

The iPrMgCl.LiCl (1.3M in THF) (180 mL, 234 mmol) was cooled to −78° C.under nitrogen atmosphere. To it, a solution of5-bromo-2-methylpyrimidine (30 g, 170 mmol) in dry THF (150 mL) wasadded drop-wise at −78° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at −78° C.for 1.5 h. To this mixture, a solution of 2-chlorobenzaldehyde (31.6 g,225 mmol) in dry THF (150 mL) was added drop wise at −78° C. Thereaction mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred at roomtemperature for 12 h. After completion of reaction (monitored by TLC),10% ammonium chloride solution in water (1 L) was added slowly. Theorganic layer was separated, and the aqueous layer was extracted withethyl acetate (2×1L). The combined organic layer was washed with brine(500 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure to get crude compound. The crude compound was purifiedby column chromatography (n-hexanes:ethyl acetate) to obtain titlecompound (8.5 g, 20%). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=235.16 [M+H]+. Calculated MW:234.68

Step-2: (2-Chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanone

To a stirred solution of(2-chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanol (8 g, 34 mmol) in drydichloromethane (160 mL) under an atmosphere of Nitrogen was lot-wiseadded pyridinium chlorochromate (8.13 g, 37.7 mmol) at room temperature.The resulting reaction mixture was stirred for another 12 h. Aftercompletion of reaction (monitored by TLC), the reaction mixture wasfiltered through celite-bed, washed with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL) andfiltrate was then concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain crudecompound which was purified by using column chromatography(n-hexanes:ethyl acetate) to give the title compound (5 g, 63%). LCMS:ESI−MS m/z=233.16 [M+H]+. Calculated MW: 232.67

Step-3: (2-Chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanimine

To a stirred solution of(2-chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanone (0.650 g, 2.79 mmol)in toluene (6.5 mL) was added TiCl₄ (0.742 g, 3.91 mmol) dropwise at−78° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. To thereaction, NH3 (g) was purged at −78° C. and reaction was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. Upon completion of reaction (monitored by TLC),the reaction mixture was filtered through celite-bed, washed with ethylacetate (3×30 mL). The combined filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The obtained crude title compound was used in the next stepwithout further purification (0.5 g). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=232.10 [M+H]+.Calculated MW: 231.68

Step-4: (2-Chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanamine, Int K12

To a stirred solution of(2-chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanimine (0.5 g, 2 mmol) inmethanol (5 mL), acetic acid (0.2 g) was added and reaction mixture wasstirred for 15 minutes. To it, sodium cyanoborohydride (0.204 g, 3.24mmol) was added and reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature foranother 3 h. Upon completion of reaction (monitored by TLC), thereaction mixture was diluted in ethyl acetate (2×30 mL) and washed withsaturated sodium bicarbonate solution (3×20 mL) followed by the brine(20 mL). The organic layer was separated, dried over sodium sulfate andevaporated to dryness to afford crude compound. The crude compoundobtained was purified by column chromatography using basic alumina indichloromethane:MeOH to obtain pure title compound (0.30 g, 46% (2steps)). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=234.10 [M+H]+. Calculated MW: 233.70.

Synthesis of 4-benzoyl-3-chloro-N,N-dimethylbenzamide, Int L2

Step-1: 4-bromo-2-chloro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide

To a stirred solution of 4-bromo-2-chlorobenzoic acid (5.0 g, 21.23mmol) in dry DMF (50 mL) was added N,O-dimethyl hydroxylaminehydrochloride (2.48 g, 25.5 mmol) followed by the addition of HATU(12.10 g, 31.85 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 1 h. To the mixture, DIPEA (10.95 mL, 63.70 mmol) was addeddrop-wise at 0° C. and the resulting reaction mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 4 h. Upon completion of reaction (monitored byTLC), water (250 ml) was added slowly and extracted with ethyl acetate(2×100 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (200 mL),dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude compound was purified by column chromatography togive pure title compound (5.0 g, 84%). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=280.1 [M+2H]+.Calculated MW: 278.53

Step-2: (4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone

To a stirred solution of 4-bromo-2-chloro-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide(5.1 g, 18.31 mmol) in dry THF (50 mL) was added phenylmagnesium bromide(27.5 mL, 1M in THF, 27.5 mmol) at −78° C. Reaction mixture was allowedto come at room temperature and stirred for 16 h. Upon completion ofreaction (monitored by TLC), saturated ammonium chloride (100 mL) wasadded slowly and reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate(2×100 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (100 mL),dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude compound was purified by column chromatography togive pure title compound (3.53 g, 65%). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=297.3 [M+2H]+.Calculated MW: 295.5.

Step-3: Methyl 4-benzoyl-3-chlorobenzoate

A solution of (4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone (3.0 g, 10 mmol)in MeOH (60 mL) was taken in steel pressure reactor under nitrogenatmosphere. To this, sodium acetate (2.41 g, 29.4 mmol), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.227g, 1.01 mmol) and PdCl₂(dppf) (0.741 g, 1.01 mmol) were added. Thevessel was filled with CO gas to about 150 PSI pressure and reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. Upon completion ofreaction (monitored by TLC), the reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite-bed and washed with methanol (2×60 mL). The filtrate wasconcentrated, and crude compound was purified by column chromatographyto give pure title compound (1.8 g, 64%). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=275.1 [M+H]+.Calculated MW: 274.70

Step-4: 4-benzoyl-3-chloro-N,N-dimethylbenzamide

To a stirred solution of methyl 4-benzoyl-3-chlorobenzoate (1.8 g, 6.55mmol) in Methanol:THF:Water (1:1:1, 48 mL) was added sodium hydroxide(0.314 g, 7.86 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 3 h. Upon completion of reaction(monitored by TLC), the reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure and azeotrope with dichloromethane (3×10 mL). Reaction mixturewas dried under high vacuum to get the sodium salt of4-benzoyl-3-chlorobenzoate (1.8 g crude, 97%). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=259.1[M−H]+. Calculated MW: 260.67

To a stirred solution of above prepared sodium salt of4-benzoyl-3-chlorobenzoate (1.8 g, 6.4 mmol) in dry DMF (20 mL) wasadded HATU (3.63 g, 9.55 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 1 h. To the above solution, DIPEA(3.29 mL, 19.1 mmol) was added drop-wise followed by the addition ofdimethylamine (0.52 mL, 9.55 mmol) at room temperature. The reactionmixture was allowed to stir at room temperature for 4 h. Upon completionof reaction (monitor by TLC), the reaction mixture was diluted withwater (100 mL) and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate(2×100 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (50 mL),dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude product was purified by Column chromatography togive title compound (0.60 g, 31%). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=288.3 [M+H]+.Calculated MW: 287.74

General Procedure

Synthesis of ethyl2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate,1

Ethyl2-chloro-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate(130 mg, 498 μmol), cesium fluoride (76 mg, 498 μmol), and dibenzylamine(196 mg, 996 μmol) were dissolved in DMSO (498 μL) at room temperatureand the reaction was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. The crude reactionmixture was directly purified on a 10 g reverse phase column to give 130mg of ethyl2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate,A1 in 62.2% yield. Calculated MW: 421.497; ESI−MS m/z=422.2 [M+H]+.

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

A2 ESI-MS m/z = 346.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 345.1 ethyl2-(benzyl(ethyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A3 ESI-MS m/z = 438.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 437.2 ethyl 2-(benzyl(2-phenoxyethyl)amino)-5-methoxy- 1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A4 ESI-MS m/z = 410.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 409.1 ethyl2-((2-bromobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A5 ESI-MS m/z = 410.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 409.1 ethyl 2-((3-bromobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A24 ESI-MS m/z = 410.0/412.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 409.1 ethyl2-((4-bromobenzyl)(methyl)amino)- 5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A26 ESI-MS m/z = 346.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 345.2 ethyl(R)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-2- (methyl(1-phenylethyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A27 ESI-MS m/z = 346.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 345.2 ethyl(S)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-2- (methyl(1-phenylethyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A29 ESI-MS m/Z = 394.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 393.2 ethyl2-(benzhydrylamino)-5- methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A30 ESI-MS m/z = 428.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 427.1 ethyl 2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl) methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1- methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A31 ESI-MS m/z = 395.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 394.2 ethyl 5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-2- ((phenyl(pyridin-2- yl)methyl)amino)-1,6-dihydropyrimidine- 4-carboxylate

A32 ESI-MS m/z = 409.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 408.2 ethyl 5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(((6- methylpyridin-3- yl)(phenyl)methyl) amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine- 4-carboxylate

A33 ESI-MS m/z = 402.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 401.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-6- oxo-2-((phenyl(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methyl)amino)- 1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A35 ESI-MS m/z = 415.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 414.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(((1- methylpiperidin-4-yl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-6-oxo- 1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A36 ESI-MS m/z = 419.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 418.2 ethyl2-(((3-cyanophenyl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)- 5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A38 ESI-MS m/z = 429.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 428.1 ethyl2-(((3-chloropyridin-2- yl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A40 ESI-MS m/z = 429.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 428.1 ethyl2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(pyridin-2- yl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A41 ESI-MS m/z = 409.4 [M + H]⁺. Calculated MW: 408.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(((3- methylpyridin-2-yl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A42 ESI-MS m/z = 463.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 462.1 ethyl2-(((2,6-dichlorophenyl)(pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A43 ESI-MS m/z = 443.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 442.1 ethyl2-(((2-chloro-6- methylphenyl)(pyridin-2-yl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A44 ESI-MS m/z = 472.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 471.2 ethyl2-(((2-chloro-6- ethoxyphenyl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A45 ESI-MS m/z = 392.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 391.1 ethyl 2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(cyclopropyl)methyl) amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A46 ESI-MS m/z = 400.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 399.1 ethyl 2-((1-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)ethyl)amino)- 5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine- 4-carboxylate

A62 ESI-MS m/z = 433.9 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 433.1 ethyl2-(((2-chlorothiophen-3- yl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

Synthesis of Ethyl 2-(benzyl(methyl)amino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate,A6

A mixture of Ethyl2-chloro-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate(0.400 g, 1.53 mmol), N-methyl-1-phenylmethanamine (0.371 g, 3.06 mmol)in dry DMSO (4 ml) was heated at 110° C. for 3 h. The reaction mixturewas cooled to room temperature and poured into mixture of ice-cold water(50 mL). Reaction mixture was extracted with Ethyl acetate (2×100 mL).The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The crude compound was purified byflash chromatography to give the pure title compound (0.30 g, 56%).Calculated MW: 345.4. ESI−MS m/z=346.2 [M+H]⁺.

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

A7 ESI-MS m/z = 360.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 359.43 ethyl5-ethoxy-1-methyl-2- (methyl(phenethyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A8 ESI-MS m/z = 414.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.1 ethyl 2-((3,4-dichlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino)- 5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A9 ESI-MS m/z = 380.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 379.84 ethyl 2-((4-chlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A10 ESI-MS m/z = 414.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.1 ethyl 2-((2,6-dichlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A11 ESI-MS m/z = 414.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.4 ethyl5-ethoxy-1-methyl-2-(methyl(2- (trifluoromethyl)benzyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A12 ESI-MS m/z = 414.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 414.3 ethyl 2-((2,5-dichlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A13 ESI-MS m/z = 380.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 379.84 ethyl 2-((3-chlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A14 ESI-MS m/z = 414.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.4 ethyl5-ethoxy-1-methyl-2-(methyl(4- (trifluoromethyl)benzyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A15 ESI-MS m/z = 414.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.4 ethyl5-ethoxy-1-methyl-2-(methyl(3- (trifluoromethyl)benzyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A16 ESI-MS m/z = 414.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.4 ethyl 2-((2,4-dichlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A17 ESI-MS m/z = 414.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.1 ethyl 2-((2,5-dichlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A28 ESI-MS m/z = 360.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 359.2 ethyl 2-(benzyl(isopropyl)amino)-5- methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A37 ESI-MS m/z = 408.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 407.2 ethyl2-((1,1-diphenylethyl)amino)-5- methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A47 ESI-MS m/z = 338.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 337.42 ethyl2-(cyclohexyl(methyl)amino)- 5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A48 ESI-MS m/z = 439.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 438.53 ethyl2-((1-(tert- butoxycarbonyl)piperidin- 4-yl)(methyl)amino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo- 1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A49 ESI-MS m/z = 380.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 379.84 ethyl2-((2-chlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A50 ESI-MS m/z = 417.71 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 416.48 ethyl 2-((2-(dimethylcarbamoyl)benzyl)(methyl) amino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A51 ESI-MS m/z = 417.8 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 416.48 ethyl 2-((4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)benzyl)(methyl) amino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A52 ESI-MS m/z = 417.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 416.48 ethyl 2-((3-(dimethylcarbamoyl)benzyl) (methyl)amino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine- 4-carboxylate

A53 ESI-MS m/z = 442.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 441.49 ethyl2-(((6-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A54 ESI-MS m/z = 442.40 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 441.49 ethyl2-(((5-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyrazin-2-yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5- ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

Synthesis of ethyl2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate,A55

Ethyl2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

To a stirred solution of(2-chlorophenyl)(2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanamine (0.2 g, 0.85 mmol)and ethyl2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate(0.211 g, 0.85 mmol) in DMSO (2 mL) was added DIPEA (0.332 g, 2.57 mmol)and reaction mixture was heated at 100° C. for 3 h. Upon completion ofreaction (monitored by TLC), the reaction mixture was diluted with ethylacetate (40 mL), washed with cold water (3×30 mL) and brine (30 mL). Theorganic layer was separated, dried over sodium sulfate and evaporated todryness to get crude compound. The obtained crude was purified by columnchromatography in n-hexanes:ethyl acetate to obtain title compound (0.32g, 84%). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=444.30 [M+H]+. Calculated MW: 443.89

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

A56 ESI-MS m/z = 462.25 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 461.44 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-2- ((phenyl(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methyl)amino)-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A57 ESI-MS m/z = 474.30 [M + 2H]+. Calculated MW: 472.34 ethyl 2-(((2-bromophenyl)(phenyl)methyl) amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A58 ESI-MS m/z = 446.35 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 445.88 ethyl2-(((2-chloro-5- fluorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6- oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A59 ESI-MS m/z = 443.40 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 442.90 ethyl2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(2- methylpyridin-4-yl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A60 ESI-MS m/z = 499.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 498.96 ethyl2-(((2-chloro-4- (dimethylcarbamoyl)phenyl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy- 1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-pyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A61 ESI-MS m/z = 508.7 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 506.78 ethyl2-(((3-bromophenyl)(2- chlorophenyl)methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

Synthesis of ethyl2-(([1,1′-biphenyl]-2-ylmethyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate,A18

Into a 40-mL vial purged and maintained with an inert atmosphere ofargon, was placed ethyl2-[[(2-bromophenyl)methyl](methyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate,A4 (500 mg, 1.22 mmol, 1.00 equiv), phenyl boronic acid (223 mg, 1.83mmol, 1.50 equiv), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (26.8 mg, 0.0370 mmol, 0.03 equiv),potassium carbonate (505 mg, 3.65 mmol, 3.00 equiv), 1,4-dioxane (7.00mL), and water (1.40 mL). The resulting solution was stirred for 12 h at95° C. in an oil bath. The solids were removed by filtration. Theresulting mixture was concentrated. The residue was applied onto asilica gel column and eluted with ethyl acetate/petroleum ether (1:3).This resulted in 440 mg of (ethyl2-([[1,1′-biphenyl]-2-ylmethyl](methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate)A18 (yield 88%) as yellow oil. Calculated MW: 407.2. ESI−MS m/z=408.3[M+H]⁺

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

A19 ESI-MS m/z = 442.1 [M + H]+ Calculated MW: 441.1 ethyl2-(((3′-chloro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-2-yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A20 ESI-MS m/z = 412.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 411.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(methyl(3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)benzyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A25 ESI-MS m/z = 412.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 411.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(methyl(4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)benzyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A53 ESI-MS m/z = 426.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 425.2 ethyl5-ethoxy-1-methyl-2- (methyl(2-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)benzyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

Synthesis of ethyl 2-[(diphenylmethyl) (methyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate, A29-2

To a stirred mixture of ethyl2-[(diphenylmethyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate(4.2 g, 10.7 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and cesium carbonate (7.0 g, 21.4 mmol, 2equiv) in N,N-dimethyl formamide (100 mL) was added methyl iodide (4.6g, 32.1 mmol, 3.00 equiv) in portions for 4 h at room temperature. Theresulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organiclayers were washed with brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate.After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was applied onto a reversed-phase column withAcetonitrile/Water (0.1% FA) (4:1). This resulted in 3.1 g of ethyl2-[(diphenylmethyl) (methyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate, A29-2 (yield66%) as a yellow solid. ESI−MS m/Z=408.3 [M+H]⁺ Calculated MW: 407.1

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

A30-2 ESI-MS m/z = 442.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 441.2

A31-2 ESI-MS m/z = 409.4 [M + H]+ Calculated MW: 408.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl- 2-(methyl(phenyl(pyridin-2- yl)methyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A32-2 ESI-MS m/z = 423.2 [M + H]+ Calculated MW: 422.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1- methyl-2- (methyl((6- methylpyridin-3- yl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine- 4-carboxylate

A33-2 ESI-MS m/z = 416.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 415.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-2- (methyl(phenyl(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methyl)amino)- 6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine- 4-carboxylate

A35-2 ESI-MS m/z = 429.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 428.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-2- (methyl((1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-6-oxo- 1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A36-2 ESI-MS m/z = 433.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 432.2 ethyl 2-(((3-cyanophenyl)(phenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine- 4-carboxylate

A37-2 ESI-MS m/z = 422.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 421.2 ethyl 2-((1,1-diphenylethyl)(methyl)amino)-5- methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A38-2 ESI-MS m/z = 443.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 442.1 ethyl2-(((3-chloropyridin-2- yl)(phenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A40-2 ESI-MS m/z = 443.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 442.1 ethyl2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(pyridin-2- yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A41-2 ESI-MS m/z = 423.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 422.2 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(methyl((3-methylpyridin-2-yl)(phenyl)methyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A42-2 ESI-MS m/z = 477.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 476.1 ethyl2-(((2,6-dichlorophenyl)(pyridin- 2-yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A43-2 ESI-MS m/z = 457.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 456.2 ethyl2-(((2-chloro-6- methylphenyl)(pyridin-2- yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A44-2 ESI-MS m/z = 486.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 485.2 ethyl2-(((2-chloro-6- ethoxyphenyl)(phenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl- 6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A45-2 ESI-MS m/z = 406.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 405.2 ethyl 2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(cyclopropyl)methyl) (methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A46-2 ESI-MS m/z = 414.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.1 ethyl2-((1-(2,6- dichlorophenyl)ethyl)(methyl) amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A55-2 ESI-MS m/z = 458.41 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 457.92 ethyl2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(2- methylpyrimidin-5- yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A56-2 ESI-MS m/z = 476.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 475.47 ethyl5-methoxy-1-methyl-2- (methyl(phenyl(2- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A57-2 ESI-MS m/z = 488.20 [M + 2H]+. Calculated MW: 486.37 ethyl 2-(((2-bromophenyl)(phenyl)methyl) (methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A58-2 ESI-MS m/z = 460.61 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 459.9 ethyl2-(((2-chloro-5- fluorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl) (methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A59-2 ESI-MS m/z = 457.40 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 456.93 ethyl2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(2- methylpyridin-4- yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A40-3 ESI-MS m/z = 456.24 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 455.94 ethyl 2-(((2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl) (ethyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A60-2 ESI-MS m/z = 513.8 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 512.99 ethyl2-(((2-chloro-4- (dimethylcarbamoyl)phenyl)(phenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1- methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

A61-2 ESI-MS m/z = 522.7 [M + 2H]+. Calculated MW: 520.81 ethyl2-(((3-bromophenyl)(2- chlorophenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6- oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4- carboxylate

A62-2 ESI-MS m/z = 447.9 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 447.1 ethyl2-(((2-chlorothiophen-3- yl)(phenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6- dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

Chiral separation of O-methylhydroxypyrimidinone esters

The racemate of PH-CON-395-3 (ethyl2-[[(2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl](methyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate)800 mg was purified by prep-chiral-HPLC with the following conditions(Column: CHIRALPAK IC SFC (02), 5*25 cm, 5 um; Mobile Phase A:CO₂,Mobile Phase B:IPA (2 mM NH₃-MeOH); Flow rate: 1.80 mL/min; Gradient:50% B; 220 nm; retention time of isomer 1: 6.15 min retention time ofisomer 2: 7.55 min; injection volume: 5 mL; number of runs:16)

Isolation of the left peak, at 6.15 min, resulted in 360 mg of A30-2isomer 1 ((ethyl2-[[(2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl](methyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate)as a white solid.

Isolation of the right peak, at 7.55 min, resulted in 360 mg of A30-2isomer 2 (ethyl2-[[(2-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl](methyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate)as a white solid.

The following intermediates were separated using similar conditions asthose described above.

Chiral Separation Retention Structure Intermediate Conditions Time

A31-2 Isomer 1 CHIRALPAK AD-3 column (0.46*5 cm, 3 um) hexanes (0.1%diethylamine)/ ethanol 70:30 ratio flow rate = 1.0 mL/min 2.19 min(Distomer)

A31-2 Isomer 2 CHIRALPAK AD-3 column (0.46*5 cm, 3 um) hexanes (0.1%diethylamine)/ ethanol 70:30 ratio flow rate = 1.0 mL/min 3.44 min(Eutomer)

A32-2 Isomer 1 CHIRALPAK IA, 0.46*5 cm, 3 um Mobile Phase: Hex (0.1%DEA):IP A = 70:30 Flow rate: 1 mL/min; 2.80 min (Distomer)

A32-2 Isomer 2 CHIRALPAK IA, 0.46*5 cm, 3 um Mobile Phase: Hex (0.1%DEA):IP A = 70:30 Flow rate: 1 mL/min; 3.70 min (Eutomer)

A33-2 Isomer 1 CHIRALPAK AD-3 column (4.6*100 mm, 3 um) hexanes (0.1%diethylamine)/ ethanol 50:50 ratio flow rate = 1.0 mL/min 3.20(Distomer)

A33-2 Isomer 2 CHIRALPAK AD-3 column (4.6*100 mm, 3 um) hexanes (0.1%diethylamine)/ ethanol 50:50 ratio flow rate = 1.0 mL/min 5.00 min(Eutomer)

A36-2 Isomer 1 CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 4.6*100 mm, ,3 μm; Mobile PhaseA: Hex (0.1% DEA): ethanol = 70:30, Mobile Phase B; Flow rate: 1 mL/min4.05 min (Eutomer)

A36-2 Isomer 2 CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 4.6*100 mm, 3 μm; Mobile PhaseA: Hex (0.1% DEA): ethanol = 70:30, Mobile Phase B; Flow rate: 1 mL/min4.70 min (Distomer)

A45 Isomer 1 CHIRALPAK IG-3 column (0.46*5 cm, 3 um) Mobile Phase A: Hex(0.1% DEA): EtOH = 70:30; flow rate = 1.0 mL/min 2.81 min (Distomer)

A45 Isomer 2 CHIRALPAK IG-3 column (0.46*5 cm, 3 um) Mobile Phase A: Hex(0.1% DEA): EtOH = 70:30; flow rate = 1.0 mL/min 4.56 (Distomer)

Synthesis of ethyl2-(((2-cyanophenyl)(phenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate,A57-3

Ethyl2-(((2-cyanophenyl)(phenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate

Ethyl 2-(((2-bromophenyl)(phenyl)methyl)(methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate(0.47 g, 0.96 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (4.7 mL) and copper(I) cyanide(0.26 g, 2.9 mmol) was added to the solution. The reaction mixture washeated to 150° C. for 16 h. Upon completion of reaction (monitored byTLC), the reaction mixture was quenched with water, extracted in ethylacetate (3×30 mL), dried over sodium sulphate and concentrated underreduced pressure to get crude compound. The obtained crude compound waspurified by column chromatography in n-hexanes:ethyl acetate to obtainpure title compound (0.30 g, 71%). LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=433.19 [M+H]+.Calculated MW: 432.48

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Inter- Structure mediate LCMS

A61-3 ESI-MS m/z = 467.2 [M + H]+ Calculated MW: 466.1

Synthesis of2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid, B1

To a stirred solution of ethyl2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate(130 mg, 308 μmol) and lithium hydroxide (14.7 mg, 616 μmol) in THF (1.5mL) and water (0.75 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 3 h. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum, and the crude B1 wasdirectly used in the next step. Calculated MW: 393.4 ESI−MS m/z=394.2[M+H]⁺.

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

B2  ESI-MS m/z = 318.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 317.3

B3  ESI-MS m/z = 332.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 331.3

B4  ESI-MS m/z = 386.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 385.1

B5  ESI-MS m/z = 352.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 351.8

B6  ESI-MS m/z = 386.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 385..1

B7  ESI-MS m/z = 386.25 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 385.3

B8  ESI-MS m/z = 386.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 385..1

B9  ESI-MS m/z = 352.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 351.8

B10 ESI-MS m/z = 386.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 385.3

B11 ESI-MS m/z = 386.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 385.3

B12 ESI-MS m/z = 386.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 385..1

B52 ESI-MS m/z = 411.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 410.47

B53 ESI-MS m/z = 352.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 351.79

B54 ESI-MS m/z = 389.30 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 388.42

B55 ESI-MS m/z = 389.30 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 388.42

B56 ESI-MS m/z = 389.54 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 388.42

B57 ESI-MS m/z = 398.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 397.44

B58 ESI-MS m/z = 414.36 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.44

B59 ESI-MS m/z = 414.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.44

B60 ESI-MS m/z = 430.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 429.86

B61 ESI-MS m/z = 447.5 [M]+. Calculated MW: 447.41

B62 Sodium salt was taken on without further purification or analysis

B63 Sodium salt was taken on without further purification or analysis

B64 ESI-MS m/z = 429.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 428.87

B65 ESI-MS m/z = 428.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 427.89

B66 ESI-MS m/z = 485.7 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 484.94

B67 ESI-MS m/z = 439.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 438.87

Synthesis of(2-[benzyl(ethyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid), B13

To a stirred mixture of (ethyl2-[benzyl(ethyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylate) A2 (1.00 g, 2.89 mmol, 1.00 equiv) intetrahydrofuran (10.0 mL)/water (2.00 mL) was added Lithium hydroxidemonohydrate (0.610 g, 14.5 mmol, 5.02 equiv) in portions at 0° C. underargon atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2 h at roomtemperature under argon atmosphere. The mixture was acidified to pH 5with hydrogen chloride (aq.). The resulting mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to get 1 g of(2-[benzyl(ethyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid) B13 (yield, 100%). The crude product was used in the next stepdirectly without further purification. ESI−MS m/z=318.3 [M+H]⁺Calculated MW: 317.3

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

B14 ESI-MS m/z = 410.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 409.1

B15 ESI-MS m/z = 414.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.1

B16 ESI-MS m/z = 380.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 379.2

B17 ESI-MS m/z = 412.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 411.2

B18 ESI-MS m/z = 481.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 480.2

B22 ESI-MS m/z = 384.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 383.2

B23 ESI-MS m/z = 318.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 317.1

B24 ESI-MS m/z = 318.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 317.1

B25 ESI-MS m/z = 332.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 331.1

B26 ESI-MS m/Z = 380.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 379.2

B27 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 414.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.1

B28 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 414.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 413.1

B29 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 381.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 380.2

B30 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 381.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 380.2

B31 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 395.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 394.2

B32 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 395.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 394.2

B33 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 388.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 387.2

B34 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 388.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 387.2

B37 ESI-MS m/z = 401.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 400.2

B38 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 405.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 404.2

B39 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 405.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 404.2

B40 ESI-MS m/z = 394.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 393.2

B41 ESI-MS m/z = 415.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 414.1

B43 ESI-MS m/z = 415.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 414.1

B44 ESI-MS m/z = 395.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 394.2

B45 ESI-MS m/z = 449.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 448.1

B46 ESI-MS m/z = 429.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 428.1

B48 ESI-MS m/z = 458.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 457.1

B49 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 378.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 377.1

B50 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 378.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 377.1

B51 ESI-MS m/z = 386.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 385.1

B69 ESI-MS m/z = 310.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 309.37

B70 ESI-MS m/z = 419.8 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 419.1

2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,C1

2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid, B1, (121 mg, 307 μmol) and HATU (233 mg, 614 μmol) were combinedin DMF (3 mL) and stirred for 15 min before the sequential addition of1,2-oxazol-4-amine hydrochloride (74.0 mg, 614 μmol) followed bytriethylamine (128 μL, 921 mol). This mixture was then stirred at RT for0.5 h. The reaction mixture was directly purified by reverse phasechromatography to give 107 mg of2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,C1 in 76% yield. Calculated MW: 459.5 ESI−MS m/z=460.2 [M+H]⁺.

The following intermediates were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Intermediate LCMS

C2  ESI-MS m/z = 476.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 475.1

C3  ESI-MS m/z = 480.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 479.1

C4  ESI-MS m/z = 446.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 445.2

C5  ESI-MS m/z = 450.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 449.2

C6  ESI-MS m/z = 384.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 383.3

C7  ESI-MS m/z = 398.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 397.4

C8  ESI-MS m/z = 452.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.1

C9  ESI-MS m/z = 418.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 417.9

C10 ESI-MS m/z = 452.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.1

C11 ESI-MS m/z = 452.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.4

C12 ESI-MS m/z = 452.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.1

C13 ESI-MS m/z = 418.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 417.9

C14 ESI-MS m/z = 452.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.4

C15 ESI-MS m/z = 452.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.4

C16 ESI-MS m/z = 452.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.1

C25 ESI-MS m/z = 450.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 449.2

C26 ESI-MS m/z = 384.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 383.2

C27 ESI-MS m/z = 384.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 383.2

C28 ESI-MS m/z = 398.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 397.2

C29 ESI-MS m/z = 446.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 445.2

C39 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 480.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 479.1

C40 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 480.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 479.1

C41 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 447.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 446.2

C42 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 447.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 446.2

C43 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 461.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 460.2

C44 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 461.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 460.2

C45 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 454.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 453.2

C46 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 454.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 453.2

C49 ESI-MS m/z = 467.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 466.2

C50 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 471.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 470.2

C51 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 471.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 470.2

C52 ESI-MS m/z = 460.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 459.2

C52 ESI-MS m/z = 481.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 480.1

C54 ESI-MS m/z = 481.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 480.1

C55 ESI-MS m/z = 461.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 460.2

C56 ESI-MS m/z = 515.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 514.1

C57 ESI-MS m/z = 495.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 494.2

C59 ESI-MS m/z = 524.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 523.2

C60 From Isomer 1 ESI-MS m/z = 444.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 443.1

C61 From Isomer 2 ESI-MS m/z = 444.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 443.1

C62 ESI-MS m/z = 452.0 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.1

C63 ESI-MS m/z = 376.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 375.43

C64 ESI-MS m/z = 477.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 476.53

C65 ESI-MS m/z = 418.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 417.85

C66 ESI-MS m/z = 455.36 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 454.49

C67 ESI-MS m/z = 455.34 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 454.49

C68 ESI-MS m/z = 455.41 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 454.49

C69 ESI-MS m/z = 464.34 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 463.50

C69 ESI-MS m/z = 480.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 479.50

C70 ESI-MS m/z = 480.41 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 479.50

C71 ESI-MS m/z = 496.72 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 495.92

C72 ESI-MS m/z = 514.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 513.48

C73 ESI-MS m/z = 471.39 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 470.49

C74 ESI-MS m/z = 498.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 497.91

C75 ESI-MS m/z = 495.81 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 494.94

C76 ESI-MS m/z = 494.52 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 493.95

C77 ESI-MS m/z = 551.9 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 550.17

C78 ESI-MS m/z = 505.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 504.93

C79 ESI-MS m/z = 486.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 485.1

Chiral separation of O-methylhydroxypyrimidinone Amides

The two enantiomers of compound C₅₂ were separated via chiral HPLC usinga CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) using hexanes (0.1%diethylamine) and ethanol in a 70 to 30 ratio as the eluent at a flowrate of 1.0 mL/min and ambient temperature. C52 isomer 1 eluted at 3.98min (eutomer) and C52 (distomer) eluted at 4.71 min.

The following intermediates were separated using similar conditions asthose described above.

Chiral Separation Retention Structure Intermediate Conditions Time

C54-2 Isomer 1 CHIRALPAK IA, 0.46*10 cm, 5.0 um; Mobile Phase A: CO2,Mobile Phase B: MeOH(0.1% DEA)- SFC; Flow rate: 2 mL/min  2.96 min

C54-2 Isomer 2 CHIRALPAK IA, 0.46*10 cm, 5.0 um; Mobile Phase A: CO2,Mobile Phase B: MeOH(0.1% DEA)- SFC; Flow rate: 2 mL/min  3.22 min

C55-2 Isomer 1 CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 0.46 * 10 cm, 3 um; MobilePhase: Hex(0.1% DEA):EtOH = 50:50-HPLC; Flow rate: 1 mL/min  2.23 min

C55-2 Isomer 2 CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 0.46 * 10 cm, 3 um; MobilePhase: Hex(0.1% DEA):EtOH = 50:50-HPLC; Flow rate: 1 mL/min 2.59 min

C56-2 Isomer 1 Amylose-C Neo, 0.46 * 10 cm(3 um); Mobile Phase: Hex(0.1%DEA):EtOH = 50:50-HPLC; Flow rate: 1 mL/min  2.98 min

C56-2 Isomer 2 Amylose-C Neo, 0.46 * 10 cm(3 um); Mobile Phase: Hex(0.1%DEA):EtOH = 50:50-HPLC; Flow rate: 1 mL/min  4.40 min

C57-2 Isomer 1 CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 0.46*10 cm, 3 um; Mobile phase:Hex(10 mM NH3):EtOH = 50:50- HPLC; Flow rate: 1 mL/min  3.57 min

C57-2 Isomer 2 CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 0.46*10 cm, 3 um; Mobilephase:Hex (10 mM NH3):EtOH = 50:50- HPLC; Flow rate: 1 mL/min  4.27 min

C59-2 Isomer 1 distomer CHIRALPAK IA- U, 3.0*50 mm, 1.6 um; MobilePhase: Hex(0.1% DEA):IPA = 70:30; Flow rate: 1 mL/min  1.61 min

C59-2 Isomer 2 eutomer CHIRALPAK IA- U, 3.0*50 mm, 1.6 um; Mobile Phase:Hex(0.1% DEA):IPA = 70:30, Flow rate: 1 mL/min  2.44 min

C62-2 Isomer 1 CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 0.46 * 10 cm, 3 um; MobilePhase: MtBE(0.1% FA):EtOH = 50:50-HPLC; Flow rate: 1 mL/min  1.89 min

C62-2 Isomer 2 CHIRAL ART Cellulose-SB, 0.46 * 10 cm, 3 um; MobilePhase: MtBe(0.1% FA):EtOH = 50:50-HPLC; Flow rate: 1 mL/min 2.11 min

C71-2 Isomer 1 CHIRALPAK IH; 25% IPA:MeOH (50:50) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA)Flow rate: 20 ml/min  9.55 min

C71-2 Isomer 2 CHIRALPAK IH; 25 IPA:MeOH (50:50) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA)Flow rate: 20 ml/min 10.43 min

C72-2 Isomer 1 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IH; 15% (IPA:ACN; 70:30) inhexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 16 ml/min  7.61 min

C72-2 Isomer 2 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IH; 15% (IPA:ACN; 70:30) inhexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 16 ml/min  8.07 min

C73-2 Isomer 1 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IB- N; 25% IPA:MeOH (50:50) inHexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 18 ml/min  5.03 min

C73-2 Isomer 2 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IB- N; 25% IPA: MeOH (50:50) inHexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 18 ml/min  6.21 min

C74-2 Isomer 1 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK AD- H; 20% (MeOH:ACN; 50:50) inLiquid CO₂ + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 80 ml/min  4.04 min

C74-2 Isomer 2 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK AD- H; 20% MeOH:ACN; 50:50) inLiquid CO₂ + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 80 ml/min  4.63 min

C75-2 Isomer 1 Chiral SFC (CHIRALCEL OJ- H; 15% (MeOH) in Liquid CO₂ +0.1% DEA) Chiral SFC (CHIRALCEL OX- H; 40% (IPA:MeOH; 50:50) inHexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 18 ml/min  3.73 min

C75-2 Isomer 2 Chiral SFC (CHIRALCEL OJ- H; 15% (MeOH) in Liquid CO₂ +0.1% DEA) Chiral SFC (CHIRALCEL OX- H; 40% (IPA:MEOH; 50:50) inHexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 18 ml/min  4.53 min

C76-2 Isomer 1 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IB- N; 15% (MeOH) in Liquid CO₂ +0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 80 ml/min  4.94 min

C76-2 Isomer 2 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IB- N; 15% (MeOH) in Liquid CO₂ +0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 80 ml/min  5.18 min

C77-2 Isomer 1 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IC; 35% (IPA:ACN; 70:30) inHexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 20 ml/min 11.57 min

C77-2 Isomer 2 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IC; 35% (IPA:ACN; 70:30) inHexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 20 ml/min 13.00 min

C78-2 Isomer 1 Chiral SFC (CHIRALCEL IC; 35% (IPA:ACN; 70:30) inHexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 18 ml/min 10.57 min

C78-2 Isomer 2 Chiral SFC (CHIRALCEL IC; 35% (IPA:ACN; 70:30) inHexanes + 0.1% DEA) Flow rate: 18 ml/min 12.54 min

C79-2 Isomer 1 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IA- 3, 4.6*50 mm, 3 um; MobilePhase; A: Hex:DCM (5:1)(0.1% DEA):IPA = 90:10) Flow rate: 1 ml/min  2.51min

C79-2 Isomer 2 Chiral SFC (CHIRALPAK IA- 3, 4.6*50 mm, 3 um; MobilePhase; A: Hex:DCM (5:1)(0.1% DEA):IPA = 90:10) Flow rate: 1 ml/min  3.23min

Synthesis of2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,C₁₇

To a stirred mixture of and B13(2-[benzyl(ethyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid) (1.00 g, 3.15 mmol, 1.00 equiv), 1,2-oxazol-4-amine (0.530 g, 6.30mmol, 2.00 equiv) in N,N-dimethylformamide was added1-methyl-1H-imidazole (0.780 g, 9.45 mmol, 3.00 equiv) in portions underargon atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 0.5 min at roomtemperature under argon atmosphere. To the above mixture was addedBis(2-oxo-3-oxazolidinyl) phosphinic chloride (2.26 g, 4.73 mmol, 1.50equiv) in portions over 0.5 min at 0° C. The resulting mixture wasstirred for additional 2 h at room temperature and filtered, the filtercake was washed with acetonitrile. The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with petroleum ether/ethyl acetate (100:1-1:1) toafford 600 mg of C₁₇(2-[benzyl(ethyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide)(yield, 50%) as a yellow solid. ESI−MS m/z=384.4 [M+H]+. Calculated MW:383.2.

Synthesis ofN-(isoxazol-4-yl)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-(methyl(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,C18

Into a 40-mL sealed tube, was placed(2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide)Int F (300 mg, 1.05 mmol, 1.00 equiv), methyl(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amine (217 mg, 1.26 mmol, 1.20 equiv), acetonitrile (6.00 mL),triethylamine (0.440 mL, 4.34 mmol, 3.00 equiv). The resulting solutionwas stirred for 2 h at 50° C. The residue was applied onto areversed-phase column with Acetonitrile/Water (0.1% Formic Acid) (1:1)as the eluent. This resulted in 110 mg of5-methoxy-1-methyl-2-[methyl(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)amino]-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide,C18 (yield, 24%) as an orange solid. Calculated MW: 419.2 ESI−MSm/z=420.2 [M+H]⁺.

The following intermediate(s) were synthesized using similar conditionsas those described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials

Inter- medi- Structure ate LCMS

C19 ESI-MS m/Z = 420.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 419.1

C21 ESI-MS m/Z = 371.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 370.1

Synthesis of(2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamideC₂₀

Into a 40-mL vial, was(2-chloro-5-methoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide),Int H (420 mg, 1.48 mmol, 1.00 equiv), ([[2-(3-chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]methyl](methyl)amine), C20 (687 mg, 2.95 mmol, 2.00equiv), caesium fluoride (672 mg, 4.43 mmol, 3.00 equiv), N,N-dimethylformamide (15.0 mL). The resulting solution was stirred for 12 h at 80°C. in an oil bath. The solids were filtered out. The crude product waspurified by preparatory HPLC with the following conditions(IntelFlash-₁): Column, C18 silica gel; mobile phase, CH₃CN/H₂O/formicacid=10/90 increasing to CH₃CN/H₂O/formic acid=50/50; detector, 254 nm.This resulted in 300 mg of(2-([[2-(3-chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl]methyl](methyl)amino)-5-methoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide)C20 (yield 42%) as a yellow semi-solid. ESI−MS m/z=481.2 [M+H]±.Calculated MW: 480.1

The following intermediate(s) were synthesized using similar conditionsas those described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials

Structure Intermediate LCMS

C31 ESI-MS m/z = 424.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 423.2

C32 ESI-MS m/z = 371.2 [M + H]⁺ Calculated MW: 370.1

C33 ESI-MS m/z = 374.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW = 373.2

C34 ESI-MS m/z = 372.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 371.1

C35 ESI-MS m/Z = 465.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 464.2

C36 ESI-MS m/z = 371.2 [M + H]+. Caclulated MW: 370.1

C37 ESI-MS m/z = 371.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 370.1

C38 ESI-MS m/z = 413.1 [M + Na]+. Calculated MW: 390.1

Synthesis of2-((1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)(methyl)amino)-5-ethoxy-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,C64-2

To an ice cold solution of tert-Butyl4-((5-ethoxy-4-(isoxazol-4-ylcarbamoyl)-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)(methyl)amino) piperidine-1-carboxylate (0.2 g, 0.42 mmol) indichloromethane (2 mL), TFA (0.6 mL) was added dropwise under nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 h at roomtemperature. After completion of reaction (monitored by TLC), thereaction mixture was concentrated to get crude compound. The crudecompound was triturated with n-hexanes (4×1 mL) and obtained solid wasdried under vacuum to get pure title compound (0.216 g). LCMS: ESI−MSm/z=377.6 [M+H]+. Calculated MW: 476.42

To an ice cold solution of TFA salt of5-Ethoxy-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-1-methyl-2-(methyl(piperidin-4-yl)amino)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide (0.22 g, 0.44 mmol) indichloromethane (10.8 mL), triethylamine (0.112 g, 1.10 mmol) was addedunder nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. To the above reaction mixture, acetylchloride (0.038 g, 0.48 mmol) was added dropwise at 0° C. The reactionmixture was further stirred for 2 h at 0° C. After completion ofreaction (monitored by TLC), the reaction mixture was concentrated toget crude product. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography using n-hexanes:ethyl acetate to get pure title compound(0.15 g, 87%) (2 steps).

LCMS: ESI−MS m/z=417.6 [M−H]+. Calculated MW: 418.45

Synthesis of2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,Example 1

To a stirred solution of2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,C1 (91 mg, 0.20 mmol) in dichloromethane (1.32 mL) was added borontribromide (990 μL, 990 μmol) dropwise at −60° C. under argonatmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 40 min at −30° C. andthen quenched with 1.5 mL of methanol at −30° C. The resulting mixturewas diluted with 2 mL of toluene. The solvent was removed under reducedpressure. The resulting residue was purified by reverse phasechromatography to give 11.8 mg of2-(dibenzylamino)-5-ethoxy-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,Example 1 in 13% yield. Calculated MW: 431.4 ESI−MS m/z=432.1 [M+H]⁺. 1HNMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ=11.30-11.02 (m, 1H), 10.52-10.27 (m, 1H), 9.29(s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.16 (m, 10H), 4.36 (s, 4H), 3.58 (s, 3H)

Structure Ex. LCMS ¹HNMR

2 ESI-MS m/z = 356.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 355.3 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.19 (s, 1H), 10.51 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.29-7.39 (m, 5H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 3.49 (s, 3H), 2.74 (s, 3H).

3 ESI-MS m/z = 370.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 369.3 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.15 (s, 1H), 10.49 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.19-7.26 (m, 5H), 3.43 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.88-2.90 (m,2H), 2.87 (s, 3H).

4 ESI-MS m/z = 424.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 423.1 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 10.37 (s, 1H), 9.25 (s, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H),7.53 (d, J = 8 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (t, J = 8.4, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 3.44 (s,3H), 2.73 (s, 3H).

5 ESI-MS m/z = 424.2 [M + H]+. calculated MW: 423.1 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.20 (s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.74 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.44 (dd, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),4.52 (s, 2H), 3.42 (s, 3H), 2.79 (s, 3H).

6 ESI-MS m/z = 424.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 423.1 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.20 (s, 1H), 10.54 (s, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.61-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.45- 7.48 (dd, J = 8 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 3.42 (s,3H), 2.76 (s, 3H).

7 ESI-MS m/z = 424.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 423.1 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.26 (s, 1H), 10.57 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H),7.70 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J = 8 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J = 8 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (s,2H), 3.45 (s, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H).

8 ESI-MS m/z = 389.8 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 389.1 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.18 (s, 1H), 10.50 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.50 (s, 1H), 7.36-7.41 (m, 3H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 2.76 (s,3H).

9 ESI-MS m/z = 389.8 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 389.1 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.18 (s, 1H), 10.45 (s, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H),7.46 (d, J = 20 Hz, 4H), 4.42 (s, 2H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 2.74 (s, 3H).

10 ESI-MS m/z = 424.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 423.4 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.18 (s, 1H), 10.52 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H),7.51-7.80 (m, 4H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 2.74 (s, 3H).

11 ESI-MS m/z = 424.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 423.4 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.7 (s, 1H), 10.47 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.80 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.73 (m, 3H), 4.54 (s, 2H), 3.49 (s, 3H), 2.79 (s,3H).

12 ESI-MS m/z = 424.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 423.4 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6): δ 11.19 (s, 1H), 10.54 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.75 (d, J = 8 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (d, J = 8 Hz, 2H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 3.49 (s,3H), 2.77 (s, 3H).

72 ESI-MS m/z = 348.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 347.4 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 1.01-1.02 (m, 2H), 1.28- 1.38 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.54 (m, 2H),1.55-1.65 (m, 4H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 3.11 (t, J = 10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.40 (s,3H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 10.38 (bs, 1H), 11.17 (bs, 1H).

73 ESI-MS m/z = 391.5 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 390.4 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 1.52-1.71 (m, 4H), 2.00 (s, 3H), 2.50- 2.67 (m, 2H), 2.71(s, 3H), 3.06-3.12 (m, 1H), 3.43 (s, 3H), 3.80-3.84 (m, 1H), 4.37- 4.41(m, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 10.41 (bs, 1H), 11.8 (bs, 1H).

74 ESI-MS m/z = 390.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 389.8 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 2.76 (s, 3H), 3.42 (s, 3H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 7.35-7.38 (m,2H), 7.49 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),9.33 (s, 1H), 10.53 (bs, 1H), 11.195 (bs, 1H).

75 ESI-MS m/z = 427.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 426.4 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 2.80 (s, 3H), 2.85 (s, 3H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 3.53 (s, 3H),4.37 (bs, 2H), 7.27 (d, J = 6.8, 1H), 7.33-7.36 (t, J = 7.6, 2H), 7.47(d, J = 7.2, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 10.95 (s, 1H), 11.31 (s,1H).

76 ESI-MS m/z = 427.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 426.4 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 2.67 (s, 3H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.98 (s, 3H), 3.48 (s, 3H),4.32 (bs, 2H), 7.39 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 8.86(s, 1H), 9.25 (s, 1H), 11.72 (s, 1H), 11.86 (s, 1H).

77 ESI-MS m/z = 427.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 426.4 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 2.75 (s, 3H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 3.49 (s, 3H),4.43 (s, 2H), 7.29 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.45 (m, 3H), 8.90 (s, 1H),9.30 (s, 1H), 10.52 (bs, 1H), 11.17 (bs, 1H).

78 ESI-MS m/z = 436.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 435.4 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 2.67 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.50 (s, 2H),7.33-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.56- 7.59 (m, 2H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 9.33(s, 1H), 10.44 (bs, 1H), 11.13 (bs, 1H).

79 ESI-MS m/z = 452.6 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.5 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.85 (s, 3H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H),4.55 (s, 2H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H),9.29 (s, 1H), 10.50 (s, 1H), 11.16 (s, 1H).

80 ESI-MS m/z = 452.7 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 451.5 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d₆): δ 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.81 (s, 3H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H),4.52 (s, 2H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H),9.30 (s, 1H), 10.51 (s, 1H), 11.20 (s, 1H).

Synthesis of2-(benzyl(ethyl)amino)-5-hydroxy-N-(isoxazol-4-yl)-1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxamide,Example 13

Into a 40 mL vial were added2-[benzyl(ethyl)amino]-5-methoxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide,C₁₇ (100 mg, 0.261 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and lithium bromide (340 mg, 3.91mmol, 15.0 equiv) in N,N-dimethylformamide (5.00 mL) at roomtemperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for overnight at 95° C.under argon atmosphere. The crude product was purified by preparatoryHPLC with the following conditions (Column: XSelect CSH Prep C18 OBDColumn, 5 um, 19*150 mm; Mobile Phase A:Water(0.05% trifluoro aceticacid), Mobile Phase B: acetonitrile; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient:40 Bto 55 B in 8 min; 254/220 nm) to afford 60 mg of2-[benzyl(ethyl)amino]-5-hydroxy-1-methyl-N-(1,2-oxazol-4-yl)-6-oxopyrimidine-4-carboxamide,Example 13 (yield, 62%) as a white solid. ESI−MS m/z=370.1 [M+H]+.Calculated MW: 369.1. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.19 (s, 1H), 10.46(s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.31 (m,2H), 7.29-7.20 (m, 1H), 4.46 (s, 2H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 3.17 (q, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 1.13 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

The following examples were synthesized using similar conditions asthose described in the step above along with appropriate startingmaterials.

Structure Ex. LCMS ¹H NMR

14 ESI-MS m/z = 406.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 405.1 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.19 (s, 1H), 10.62 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H),7.94-7.90 (m, 4H), 7.52 (ddd, J = 9.3, 6.7, 1.9 Hz, 3H), 4.57 (s, 2H),3.53 (s, 3H), 2.78 (s, 3H).

15 ESI-MS m/z = 406.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 405.1 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.24 (s, 1H), 10.65 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H),8.14-8.07 (m, 1H), 7.97- 7.88 (m, 2H), 7.67 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.49 (m, 3H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.74 (s, 3H).

16 ESI-MS m/z = 462.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 461.7 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.23 (s, 1H), 10.46 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H),7.43-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.41- 7.27 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.20 (m, 3H), 6.90 (tt, J =7.3, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 6.88-6.80 (m, 2H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 4.17 (t, J = 5.1 Hz,2H), 3.59 (t, J = 5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.32 (s, 2H).

17 ESI-MS m/z = 466.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 465.1 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ: 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.35 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H),7.62-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.46- 7.37 (m, 3H), 7.33-7.25 (m, 4H), 4.56 (s, 2H),3.10 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H).

18 ESI-MS m/z = 432.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 431.2 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ: 11.05 (s, 1H), 10.50 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H),7.61 (d, J = 3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.29 (m, 5H), 7.27-7.22 (m, 1H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H).

19 ESI-MS m/z = 436.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 435.2 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.16 (s, 1H), 10.46 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),8.10 (s, 1H), 7.83 (d, J = 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J = 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.45(dt, J = 7.7, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dt, J = 7.6,1.5 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (s, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 2.77 (s, 3H).

20 ESI-MS m/z = 467.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 466.1 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ: 11.09 (s, 1H), 10.40 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H),8.60 (d, J = 4.2 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.36 (m, 4H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H).

22 ESI-MS m/Z = 357.1 [M + H]⁺. Calculated MW: 356.1 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.17 (s, 1H), 10.62 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H),7.84-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.50- 7.48 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.29 (m, 1H), 4.49 (s, 2H),3.52 (s, 3H), 2.80 (s, 3H).

25 ESI-MS m/Z = 436.2 [M + H]⁺. Calculated MW: 435.2 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.03 (s, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H),7.83 (s, 1H), 7.53 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 3H), 7.35 (d, J = 7.7 Hz, 2H), 4.32(s, 2H), 3.85 (s, 4H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 2.08 (s, 1H).

27 ESI-MS m/z = 370.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 369.1 ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d₆) δ 11.19 (s, 1H), 10.38 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.40-7.32 (m, 4H), 7.28- 7.22 (m, 1H), 4.88-4.81 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 3H),2.61 (s, 3H), 1.48 (d, 3H).

28 ESI-MS m/z = 370.1 [M + H]+. Caclulated MW: 369.1 ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d₆) δ 11.19 (s, 1H), 10.38 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),7.40-7.32 (m, 4H), 7.28- 7.22 (m, 1H), 4.88-4.81 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 3H),2.61 (s, 3H), 1.48 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 3H).

29 ESI-MS m/Z = 384.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 383.2 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.17 (s, 1H), 10.46 (s, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H), 8.99 (s, 1H),7.42-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.23 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.17-7.10 (m, 1H), 4.49 (s,2H), 3.60 (p, J = 6.6 Hz, 1H), 3.45 (s, 3H), 1.27 (d, J = 6.5 Hz, 6H).

30 ESI-MS m/Z = 432.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 431.2 ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d₆) δ 11.06 (brs, 1H), 10.25 (brs, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.97 (s,1H), 7.60-7.44 (m, 4H), 7.28 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 4H), 7.22-7.06 (m, 2H),5.90 (s, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H).

31 ESI-MS m/Z = 410.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 409.2 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.23 (s, 1H), 10.46 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),8.16 (d, J = 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J = 8.5,6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J = 6.9 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.45(s, 3H), 2.74 (s, 3H).

32 ESI-MS m/Z = 357.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 356.1 ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.31 (s, 1H), 10.70 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H),8.61 (s, 1H), 8.49 (d, J = 4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.38(dd, J = 7.9, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 4.44 (s, 2H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H).

33 ESI-MS m/Z = 360.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 359.1 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.23 (s, 1H), 10.66 (s, 1H), 9.30 (d, J = 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.91(d, J = 60 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 3.80 (s,3H), 3.47 (s, 3H), 2.72 (s, 3H).

34 ESI-MS m/Z = 358.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 357.1 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ: 11.20 (s, 1H), 10.78 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H),8.90-8.86 (m, 3H), 4.47 (s, 2H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.76 (s, 3H).

35 ESI-MS m/Z = 451.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 450.2 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 11.17 (brs, 1H), 10.47 (brs, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s,1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.49 (d, J = 4.9 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.15 (d, J =5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (s, 2H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.11 (s, 3H).

37 ESI-MS m/Z = 357.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 356.2 ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d) δ 11.21 (s, 1H), 10.48 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H),8.63-8.39 (m, 2H), 7.52- 7.27 (m, 2H), 4.48 (s, 2H), 3.49 (s, 3H), 2.78(s, 3H).

38 ESI-MS m/Z = 377.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 376.2 ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO- d₆) δ 11.18 (s, 1H), 10.53 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H),7.23 (d, J = 1.0 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.34(d, J = 1.0 Hz, 3H).

39 From Isomer 1 Eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 466.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:465.1 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 11.00 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H), 9.30(s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.69 (dd, J = 7.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.51 (m,2H), 7.40- 7.27 (m, 4H), 7.27-7.12 (m, 2H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H),2.62 (s, 3H).

40 From Isomer 2 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 466.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:465.1 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 11.00 (s, 1H), 10.20 (s, 1H), 9.30(s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.57 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H),7.43-7.13 (m, 6H), 6.21 (s, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.61 (s, 3H).

41 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 433.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:432.2 N- CHIRAL- PAK 1H (Lot No. IH30CS- WA011) column (4.6*100 mm, 3um) SFC MeOH ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.01 (brs, 1H), 10.15 (brs,1H), 9.29 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.44-8.43 (m, 1H), 7.71 (td, J = 7.7,1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.29 (dd, J =8.3, 7.0 Hz, 2H), 7.21- 7.12 (m, 3H), 5.98 (s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 2.62(s, 3H). (0.2% MSA) 50:50 ratio flow rate = 2.0 mL/min Retention Time =2.14 min

42 From Isomer 2 Eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 433.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:432.2 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.01 (brs, 1H), 10.15 (brs, 1H),9.29 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.44-8.43 (m, 1H), 7.71 (td, J = 7.7, 1.9Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.29 (dd, J = 8.3,7.0 Hz, 2H), 7.21- 7.12 (m, 3H), 5.98 (s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 2.62 (s,3H).

43 From Isomer 1 distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 447.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:446.2 CHIRAL- PAK IB- N3 column (0.3* 10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA)10- >50% flow rate = 2.0 mL/min ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 9.27 (s,1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s, 2H), 7.54 (s, 3H), 7.29 (s,3H), 7.19-7.08 (m, 3H), 5.86 (s, 2H), 3.75 (s, 2H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.54(s, 4H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.24 (s, 1H). Retention Time = 2.62 min

44 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 447.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:447.2 CHIRAL- PAK IB- N3 column (0.3* 10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA)10- >50% flow rate = 2.0 mL/min ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.10 (s,1H), 10.28 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.57 (d, J = 2.6 Hz,1H), 7.81 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.59- 7.47 (m, 2H), 7.32 (t, J = 7.6 Hz,2H), 7.19 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.7 Hz, 2H), 5.96 (s, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.60(s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H). Retention Time = 2.37 min

45 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 440.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:439.2 CHIRAL- PAK IB- N3 column (0.3*10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA)10- >50% flow rate = 2.0 mL/min ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 11.04 (s,1H), 10.10 (s, 1H), 9.26 (s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J = 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.25(m, 2H), 7.26-7.16 (m, 3H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (dd, J =11.3, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (d, J = 11.1 Hz, 1H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.39 (s,1H), 3.26 (s, 2H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 1.86 (d, J = 12.8 Hz, 1H), 1.32 (td, J= retention 12.3, 4.3 Hz, Time = 1H), 1.20 (d, J = 2.37 min 14.6 Hz,2H).

46 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 440.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:439.2 CHIRAL- PAK IB- N3 column (0.3*10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA)10- >50% flow rate = 2.0 mL/min ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.08 (brs,1H), 10.18 (brs, 1H), 9.26 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 7.19-7.33 (m, 5H),4.43 (d, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (d, J = 11.3 Hz, 1H), 3.80 (d, J = 11.1Hz, 1H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.38 (d, J = 11.5 Hz, 1H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 1.88 (d,J = 13.0 Hz, 1H), 1.36-1.21 (m, 3H). Retention Time = 2.37 min

49 ESI-MS m/z = 453.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 452.2 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 12.00- 11.03 (m, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s,1H), 7.58 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.39- 7.20 (m, 4H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 5.15(s, 1H), 3.60-3.55 (m, 3H), 3.27-3.19 (m, 6H), 3.17- 3.03 (m, 8H), 2.18(d, J = 15.6 Hz, 2H), 1.80- 1.56 (m, 2H), 1.26 (d, J = 14.6 Hz, 1H).

50 From Isomer 1 (R) Eutomer ESI-MS m/z = 457.2 [M + H]⁺. Calculated MW= 456.2 CHIRAL- PAK IB N-3 (Lot No. IBN3SCK- VD005) column (3.0*100 mm,3 um) SFC ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.22 (s, 1H),9.31 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.84 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.60(t, J = 8.4 Hz, 3H), 7.47 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H),7.21 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 5.99 (s, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 2.61 (s, 3H). MeOH(0.2% MSA) 90:10 ratio flow rate = 2.0 mL/min Retention Time = 2.67 min

51 From Isomer 2 (S) distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 457.2 [M + H]+. CalculatedMW: 456.2 ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.24 (s, 1H),9.30 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.83 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.59(t, J = 8.2 Hz, 3H), 7.47 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H),7.21 (t, J = 7.3 Hz, 1H), 5.99 (s, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 2.61 (s, 3H).

52 ESI-MS m/Z = 446.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW: 445.2 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO- d6) δ 9.88 (s, 1H), 9.19 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 7.62-6.99 (m,17H), 3.43 (s, 3H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.20 (t, J= 7.1 Hz, 3H).

53 From Isomer 1 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 467.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:466.2 CHIRAL- PAK IH- 3 column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA)10- >50% flow rate = 2.0 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 10.89 (brs, 1H),10.12 (brs, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.44 (dd, J = 4.6, 1.5 Hz,1H), 7.81 (dd, J = 8.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.38 (dd, J =8.3, 6.5 Hz, 2H), 7.35- 7.26 (m, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J = 8.1, 4.6 Hz, 1H),6.31 (s, 1H), 3.64 (s, mL/min 3H), 2.63 (s, Retention 3H). Time = 4.07min

54 From Isomer 2 distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 467.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:466.2 CHIRAL- PAK IH- 3 column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA)10- >50% flow rate = 2.0 mL/min Retention Time = 3.19 min 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 10.90 (brs, 1H), 10.16 (brs, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H), 8.89(s, 1H), 8.44 (dd, J = 4.6, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (dd, J = 8.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H),7.61-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.39- 7.35 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J =8.1, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 6.30 (s, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H).

56 From Isomer 1 Eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 467.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:466.2 CHIRAL- PAK IH- 3 column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA)10- >50% flow rate = 2.0 mL/min Retention Time = ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.02 (s, 1H), 10.11 (s, 1H), 9.29 (d, J = 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (d, J= 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.51- 8.43 (m, 1H), 7.76 (td, J = 7.6, 1.8 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.41 (dd, J = 7.9, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (td, J = 7.6,1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.19 (m, 2H), 6.31 (s, 1H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s,3H). 4.21 min

57 From Isomer 2 distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 467.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:466.2 CHIRAL- PAK IH- 3 column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA)10- >50% flow rate = 2.0 mL/min Retention Time = ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.02 (s, 1H), 10.11 (s, 1H), 9.29 (d, J = 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (d, J= 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.51- 8.43 (m, 1H), 7.76 (td, J = 7.6, 1.8 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.41 (dd, J = 7.9, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (td, J = 7.6,1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.19 (m, 2H), 6.31 (s, 1H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s,3H). 4.88 min

58 From Isomer 1 distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 447.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:446.2 N- CHIRAL- PAK IB N-3 (Lot No. IBN3SCK- VD005) column (3.0*100 mm,3.0 um) SFC ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 10.97 (s, 1H), 10.37 (s, 1H),9.27 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J = 4.9, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.51(m, 2H), 7.46- 7.39 (m, 1H), 7.35 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.31- 7.22 (m,1H), 7.03 (dd, J = 7.6, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 6.04 (s, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.60(s, MeOH 3H), 2.37 (s, (0.2% MS 3H). A) 90:10 ratio flow rate = 2 mL/minTime = 1.63 min

59 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 447.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:446.2 N- CHIRAL- PAK IB N-3 (Lot No. IBN3SCK- VD005) column (3.0*100 mm,3.0 um) SFC 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 10.97 (s, 1H), 10.36 (s, 1H),9.27 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J = 4.7, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.50(m, 2H), 7.46- 7.39 (m, 1H), 7.35 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.31- 7.22 (m,1H), 7.03 (dd, J = 7.6, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 6.04 (s, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.60(s, MeOH(0.2% 3H), 2.37 (s, MSA) 3H). 90:10 ratio flow rate = 2 mL/minTime = 1.05 min

60 From Isomer 1 distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 501.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:500.1 CHIRAL- PAK IB N-3 (Lot No. IBN3SCK- VD005) column (3.0*100 mm,3.0 um) SFC MeOH ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.11 (s, 1H), 10.07 (s,1H), 9.26 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.47 (dt, J = 4.7, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.83(td, J = 7.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J = 7.9Hz, 2H), 7.38- 7.26 (m, 2H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 2.84 (s, 3H).(0.2% MS A) 75:25 ratio flow rate = 2 mL/min Time = 2.86 min

61 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 501.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:500.1 CHIRAL- PAK IB N-3 (Lot No. IBN3SCK- VD005) column (3.0*100 mm,3.0 um) SFC MeOH ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.11 (s, 1H), 10.05 (s,1H), 9.26 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.48-8.47 (m, 1H), 7.86 (td, J = 7.8,1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J = 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H),7.41-7.26 (m, 2H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 2.84 (s, 3H). (0.2% MSA)75:25 ratio flow rate = 2 mL/min Time = 3.42 min

62 From Isomer 1 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 481.2 [M + H]⁺. Calculated MW:480.1 CHIRAL- PAK IH column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA) 25%flow rate = 2.0 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 10.98 (s, 1H), 9.88 (s,1H), 9.24 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.38 (dt, J = 4.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.69(td, J = 7.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (dd, J = 15.9, 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.28-7.06(m, 3H), 6.72 (s, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H). mL/minRetention Time = 4.80 min

63 From Isomer 2 distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 481.2 [M + H]⁺. Calculated MW:480.1 CHIRAL- PAK IH column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) SFC MeOH (0.2% MSA) 25%flow rate = 2.0 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 10.98 (s, 1H), 9.88 (s,1H), 9.24 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.46-8.29 (m, 1H), 7.69 (td, J = 7.7,1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (dd, J = 16.4, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.29-7.01 (m, 3H), 6.72(s, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H). mL/min Retention Time= 5.29 min

66 From Isomer 1 distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 510.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:509.2 CHIRAL- PAK IH- 3 column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) Mobile Phase: MtBE(0.1% TFA):EtOH = 70:30 flow rate = 1.0 mL/min Retention Time = 2.78 min¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 10.26- 9.96 (brs, 1H), 9.15 (s, 1H), 8.78(s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 2H), 7.27-7.16(m, 2H), 7.01 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.39 (s,1H), 4.10- 3.98 (m, 1H), 3.89-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 2.75 (s, 3H),1.14 (t, J = 6.9 Hz, 3H).

67 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 510.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:509.2 CHIRAL- PAK IH- 3 column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) Mobile Phase: MtBE(0.1% TFA):EtOH = 70:30 flow rate = 1.0 mL/min Retention Time = 3.33 min¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 10.05 (brs, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s,1H), 7.50 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (t, J =7.8 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (dd, J = 21.2, 8.1 Hz, 2H), 6.38 (s, 1H), 4.04 (dd, J= 9.8, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (dd, J = 9.8, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 2.76(s, 3H), 1.13 (t, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H).

68 From Isomer 1 eutomer ESI-MS m/z = 430.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW =429.1 Amylose- C Neo column (0.46*50 cm, 3 um) Mobile Phase: Hex(0.3%TFA):IPA = 50:50 flow rate = 1.0 mL/min Retention Time = 2.50 min ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 11.04 (s, 1H), 10.16 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.91(s, 1H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.36- 7.25 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.14 (m, 1H), 4.37(d, J = 9.7 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 1.41-1.31 (m, 1H), 0.76(s, 1H), 0.65-0.56 (m, 1H), 0.44- 0.25 (m, 2H).

69 From Isomer 2 distomer ESI-MS m/z = 430.1 [M + H]+. Calculated MW =429.1 Amylose- C Neo column (0.46*50 cm, 3 um) Mobile Phase: Hex(0.3%TFA):IPA = 50:50 flow rate = 1.0 mL/min Retention Time = ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO- d6) δ 11.04 (s, 1H), 10.17 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 8.91 (d, J= 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J = 7.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.14 (m, 1H), 4.36 (d, J = 9.7 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 1.37(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 0.76 (s, 1H), 0.64-0.56 (m, 1H), 0.47-0.20 (m, 2H).1.85 min

70 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 438.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:437.1 Chiral Cellulose SB column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) MTBE (0.1%FA)/EtOH - 70:30 flow rate = 1.0 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 10.98 (s,1H), 10.09 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.40 (d, J = 8.0 Hz,2H), 7.22 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.62 (q, J = 6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (s, 3H),2.74 (s, 3H), 1.61 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 3H). mL/min Retention Time = 2.11 min

71 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 438.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:437.1 Chiral Cellulose SB column (0.46*10 cm, 3 um) MTBE (0.1%FA)/EtOH - 70:30 flow rate = 1.0 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 10.98 (s,1H), 10.09 (s, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.40 (d, J = 8.0 Hz,2H), 7.22 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.62 (q, J = 6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (s, 3H),2.74 (s, 3H), 1.61 (d, J = 6.9 Hz., 3H). mL/min Retention Time = 2.34min

81 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 482.7 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:481.9 CHIRAL- PAK IH(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (75:25):IPA:MeOH (50:50) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ2.64 (s, 3H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 6.25 (s, 1H), 7.26-7.40 (m,3H), 7.82 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.76-8.83 (m, 3H), 10.35(bs, 1H), 11.12 (bs, 1H). Column Flow: 20 ml/min; RT of Isomer- 1:18.402

82 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 482.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:481.9 CHIRAL- PAK IH(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (75:25);IPA:MeOH (50:50) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; Column ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 2.60 (s, 3H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.40(m, 3H), 7.81 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 8.76-8.82 (m, 3H), 9.99(bs, 1H), 10.35 (s, 1H). Flow: 20 ml/min; RT of Isomer- 2:23.020

83 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 500.7 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:499.5 CHIRAL- PAK IH (250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (85:15);IPA:ACN (70:30) in hexanes + 0.1% ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ 2.55 (s,1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 7.17 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (t, J =7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.43- 7.49 (m, 3H), 7.66-7.72 (m, 2H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 8.85(s, 1H), 9.26 (s, 1H), 10.22 (s, 1H), 11.04 (s, 1H). DEA; Column Flow:16 ml/min; RT of Isomer- 1:33.6 min.

84 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 500.7 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:499.5 CHIRAL- PAK IH(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (85:15);IPA:ACN (70:30) in hexanes + 0.1% DEA; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ2.55 (s, 3H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 7.17 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27(s, 2H), 7.44-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.66-7.70 (m, 2H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s,1H), 9.27 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H), 11.02 (s, 1H). Column Flow: 16 ml/min;RT of Isomer- 2: 40.5 min.

85 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 457.7 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:456.5 CHIRAL- PAK IB- N(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B 75:25):IPA:MeOH (50:50) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ2.66 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 6.17 (s, 1H), 7.31 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H),7.39-7.41 (m, 3H), 7.67 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 7.77 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 10.54 (bs, 1H),11.01 (bs, 1H). Column Flow: 18 ml/min; RT of Isomer-1: 24.29 min.

86 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 457.7 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:456.5 CHIRAL- PAK IB- N(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (75:25);IPA:MeOH (50:50) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; Column ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) : δ 2.67 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 6.18 (s, 1H), 7.31-7.41 (m, 4H),7.66- 7.85 (m, 5H), 8.91 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H),10.39 (bs, 1H), 11.02 (bs, 1H). Flow: 18 ml/min; RT of Isomer-2: 29.11min.

87 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 484.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:483.9 CHIRAL- PAK AD- H(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic: Line A:B (80:20);MeOH:ACN (50:50) in Liquid CO₂ + 0.1% DEA; Column Flow: 80 ml/min; RT ofIsomer-1: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 6.19(s, 1H), 7.07-7.62 (m, 8H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 10.16 (s, 1H),10.99 (s, 1H). 2.37 min.

88 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 484.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:483.9 CHIRAL- PAK AD- H(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic: Line A:B (80:20);MeOH:ACN (50:50) in Liquid CO₂ + 0.1% DEA; Column Flow: 80 ml/min; RT of¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 6.19 (s, 1H),7.05-7.62 (m, 8H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 9.30 (s, 1H), 10.17 (s, 1H), 11.00 (s,1H). Isomer-2: 4.98 min.

89 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 481.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:480.9 CHIRAL- CEL OX- H(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (60:40);IPA:MEOH (50:50) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; Column Flow: 18 ml/min; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 6.23(s, 1H), 7.28 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.48 (m, 4H), 7.73 (d, J = 7.6Hz, 1H), 8.39 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 9.34 (s, 1H), 10.40(bs, 1H), 11.49 (bs, 1H). RT of Isomer-1: 21.11 min.

90 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 481.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:480.9 CHIRAL- CEL OX- H(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (60:40);IPA:MEOH (50:50) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; Column Flow: 18 ml/min; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ 2.44 (s, 3H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 6.25,(s, 1H), 7.26 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.49 (m, 4H), 7.73 (d, J = 7.6Hz, 1H), 8.40 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 9.34 (s, 1H), 10.22 (s,1H), 11.09 (s, 1H). RT of Isomer-2: 30.53 min.

91 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 480.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:479.9 CHIRAL- PAK IB- N(250*21) mm, 5u; Isocratic Line A:B (85:15); MeOHin Liquid CO₂ + 0.1% DEA; Column Flow: 80 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ0.96 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 3.03 (q, J = 7.6, 1H), 3.16 (q, J = 7.2 Hz,1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 6.21 (s, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.28- 7.36(m, 4H), 7.53 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s,1H), 9.32 (s, 1H), 10.11 (s, 1H), 11.10 (s, 1H). ml/min; RT of Isomer-1:8.38 min.

92 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 480.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:479.9 CHIRAL- PAK IB- N(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (85:15);MeOH in Liquid CO₂ + 0.1% DEA; Column Flow: 80 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 0.96 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 3.02 (q, J = 7.2, 1H), 3.15 (q, J = 6.8Hz, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 6.21 (s, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.28-7.36 (m, 4H), 7.52 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.95(s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 10.14 (s, 1H), 11.11 (s, 1H). ml/min; RT ofIsomer-2: 10.77 min.

93 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 537.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:536.9 CHIRAL- PAK IC(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (65:35);IPA:ACN (70:30) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; Column Flow: 20 ml/min; RT of 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ 2.62 (s, 3H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.91 (s, 3H),3.64 (s, 3H), 6.21 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.32- 7.36 (m, 3H), 7.40(s, 1H), 7.58 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.73 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s,1H), 9.29 (s, 1H), 10.15 (bs, 1H), 11.01 (bs, 1H). Isomer-1: 19.15 mi.

94 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z - 537.4 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:536.9 CHIRAL- PAK IC(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (65:35);IPA:ACN (70:30) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; Column Flow: 20 ml/min; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO- d₆): δ 2.62 (s, 3H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 3.63(s, 3H), 6.21 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.32- 7.36 (m, 3H), 7.40 (s,1H), 7.58 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.73 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),9.29 (s, 1H), 10.16 (bs, 1H), 11.01 (bs, 1H). RT of Isomer-2: 25.65 min.

95 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 491.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:490.9 CHIRAL- CEL IC(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (65:35);IPA:CAN (70:30) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; Column ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 2.59 (s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 6.26 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.26 (m, 1H),7.35- 7.41 (m, 2H), 7.51 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.82 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 8.89(s, 1H), 9.28 (s, 1H), 10.26 (s, 1H), 11.18 (bs, 1H). Flow: 18 ml/min;RT of Isomer-1: 19.202 min.

96 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 491.3 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:490.9 CHIRAL- CEL IC(250*21) mm, 5 u; Isocratic Line A:B (65:35);IPA:CAN (70:30) in Hexanes + 0.1% DEA; Column ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 6.28 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.26 (m, 1H),7.34- 7.40 (m, 2H), 7.52 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.80 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 8.91(s, 1H), 9.29 (s, 1H), 10.26 (s, 1H), 11.05 (bs, 1H). Flow: 18 ml/min;RT of Isomer-2: 28.546 min.

97 From Isomer 1 Distomer ESI-MS m/Z = 472.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:471.1 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.16 (s, 1H), 10.32 (s, 1H), 9.31(s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.51-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.33 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.23(t, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J = 3.9 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J = 3.8 Hz, 1H),6.16 (s, 1H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H).

98 From Isomer 2 eutomer ESI-MS m/Z = 472.2 [M + H]+. Calculated MW:471.1 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO- d₆) δ 11.16 (s, 1H), 10.32 (s, 1H), 9.31(s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (t, J = 7.5 Hz,2H), 7.23 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J = 3.8 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J =3.8 Hz, 1H), 6.15 (s, 1H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H).

Biochemical Assays 1. Silencing TREX1 in Tumor Cells

Activation of the cGAS/STING pathway upon sensing of cytosolic DNA andsubsequent type I IFN production can occur in both tumor cells andinnate immune cells, particularly dendritic cells. To evaluate whetherTREX1 keeps in check the production of type I IFN by a well described,cold syngeneic tumor model that undergoes immune-mediated rejection uponactivation of type I IFN by STING agonists, TREX1 was knocked down inB16F10 tumor cells using CRISPR (FIG. 1A). Accumulation of cytosolic DNAvia DNA transfection of the tumor cells resulted in an about 5-foldincrease in IFNβ production by the TREX1 knockout B16F10 cells relativeto the parental tumor cells, demonstrating that TREX1 attenuated theactivation of the cGAS/STING pathway in B16F10 tumor cells (FIG. 1B).

2. Growth of TREX1-Competent and -Deficient B16F10 Tumor Cells In Vivo

The growth of TREX1-competent and -deficient B16F10 tumor cells in vivowas evaluated. C57BL/6J mice were inoculated subcutaneously on the rightflank with 300,000 parental or TREX1 knockout B16F10 tumor cells. Bodyweights were collected two times per week, and tumor measurements, twoto three times per week, starting when tumors became measurable and forthe remaining duration of the study. Tumors in which TREX1 had beensilenced presented with remarkably smaller volumes than the parentalB16F10 tumors (FIG. 2).

Tumors were harvested on day 19, upon termination of the study, anddigested into single cell suspensions to enable flow cytometryquantification of tumor-infiltrating immune populations. TREX1 knockoutB16F10 tumors were found to exhibit a significant increase in overallimmune cells, which reflected an increase in the number of tumorinfiltrating CD4 and CD8 T cells as well as in plasmacytoid dendriticcells (pDCs) (FIG. 3). pDCs are known to play a central role in theinduction of antigen-specific anti-tumor immune responses whereas Tcells are known to be major effectors of anti-tumor efficacy in mice andhumans. The profound change in the immune infiltrate of the tumorsdeficient in TREX1 thus suggest that the inhibition of the growth of thelatter tumors is at least in part immune-mediated.

TREX1 Biochemical Assay

Compound potency was assessed through a fluorescence assay measuringdegradation of a custom dsDNA substrate possessing afluorophore-quencher pair on opposing strands. Degradation of the dsDNAliberates free fluorophore to produce a fluorescent signal.Specifically, 7.5 μL of N-terminally His-Tev tagged full length humanTREX1 (expressed in E. coli and purified in house) in reaction buffer(50 mM Tris (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl, 2 mM DTT, 0.1 mg/mL BSA, 0.01% (v/v)Tween-20 and 100 mM MgCl₂) was added to a 384-well Black ProxiPlate Plus(Perkin Elmer) which already contained compound (150 nL) at varyingconcentrations as a 10 point dose-response in DMSO. To this was added7.5 μL of dsDNA substrate (Strand A: 5′ TEX615/GCT AGG CAG 3′; Strand B:5′ CTG CCT AGC/IAbRQSp (Integrated DNA Technologies)) in reactionbuffer. Final concentrations were 150 pM TREX1, 60 nM dsDNA substrate inreaction buffer with 1.0% DMSO (v/v). After 25 minutes at roomtemperature, reactions were quenched by the addition of 5 μL of stopbuffer (same as reaction buffer plus 200 mM EDTA). Final concentrationsin the quenched reaction were 112.5 pM TREX1, 45 nM DNA and 50 mM EDTAin a volume of 20 μL. After a 5-minute incubation at room temperature,plates were read in a laser sourced Envision (Perkin-Elmer), measuringfluorescence at 615 nm following excitation w/570 nm light. IC₅₀ valueswere calculated by comparing the measured fluorescence at 615 nm ratiorelative to control wells pre-quenched w/stop buffer (100% inhibition)and no inhibitor (0% inhibition) controls as using non-linear leastsquare four parameter fits and either Genedata or GraphPad Prism(GraphPad Software, Inc.).

TREX2 Biochemical Assay

Compound potency was assessed through a fluorescence assay measuringdegradation of a custom dsDNA substrate possessing afluorophore-quencher pair on opposing strands. Degradation of the dsDNAliberates free fluorophore to produce a fluorescent signal.Specifically, 7.5 μL of N-terminally His-Tev tagged human TREX2(residues M44-A279, expressed in E. coli and purified in house) inreaction buffer (50 mM Tris (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl, 2 mM DTT, 0.1 mg/mLBSA, 0.01% (v/v) Tween-20 and 100 mM MgCl₂) was added to a 384-wellBlack ProxiPlate Plus (Perkin Elmer) which already contained compound(150 nL) at varying concentrations as a 10 point dose-response in DMSO.To this was added 7.5 μL of dsDNA substrate (Strand A: 5′ TEX615/GCT AGGCAG 3′; Strand B: 5′ CTG CCT AGC/IAbRQSp (IDT)) in reaction buffer.Final concentrations were 2.5 nM TREX2, 60 nM dsDNA substrate inreaction buffer with 1.0% DMSO (v/v). After 25 minutes at roomtemperature, reactions were quenched by the addition of 5 μL of stopbuffer (same as reaction buffer plus 200 mM EDTA). Final concentrationsin the quenched reaction mixture were 1.875 pM TREX2, 45 nM DNA and 50mM EDTA in a volume of 20 μL. After a 5-minute incubation at roomtemperature, plates were read in a laser sourced Envision(Perkin-Elmer), measuring fluorescence at 615 nm following excitationw/570 nm light. IC₅₀ values were calculated by comparing the measuredfluorescence at 615 nm ratio relative to control wells pre-quenchedw/stop buffer (100% inhibition) and no inhibitor (0% inhibition)controls as using non-linear least square four parameter fits and eitherGenedata or GraphPad Prism (GraphPad Software, Inc.).

Results are shown in Table 1. TREX1 IC₅₀: A=<0.1 μM; B=0.1 to 1 μM; C=1to 10 μM; D=>10 μM. TREX2 IC₅₀: A=<1 μM, B=1 to 10 μM, C=10 to 100 μM,D=>100 μM.

TABLE 1 Example TREX1 IC₅₀ TREX2 IC₅₀ 1 A A 2 A B 3 B C 4 A A 5 A B 6 AB 7 A B 8 A B 9 A C 10 A B 11 A B 12 B C 13 A B 14 A B 15 A B 16 A A 17A B 18 A B 19 A B 20 B B 22 B B 25 A B 27 A A 28 A B 29 A B 30 A A 31 AB 32 A B 33 B C 34 B C 35 A B 37 B C 38 B B 39 A A 40 A A 41 A A 42 A B43 A A 44 A A 45 A B 46 A B 50 A A 49 B C 51 A A 52 A B 53 A A 54 A A 56A A 57 A A 58 A B 59 A A 60 A B 61 A A 62 A A 63 A A 66 A A 67 A A 68 AA 69 A A 70 A A 71 A A 72 B B 73 B C 74 A B 75 B C 76 B C 77 B C 78 A B79 A B 80 A B 81 A A 82 D D 83 A A 84 A A 85 A A 86 A A 87 A A 88 A A 89A A 90 A A 91 A A 92 A A 93 A B 94 A A 95 A A 96 A A

HCT116 Cell Assay

HCT116 dual cells (Invivogen, San Diego, Calif., USA) are derived fromthe human HCT116 colorectal carcinoma cell line. Cells have beenselected for the stable integration of SEAP and Luciferase reportergenes, which expression is under the control of 5 tandem responseelements for NF-KB/AP1 and STAT1/STAT2, respectively. The cell line wasused to monitor Type I interferon induction and subsequent signaling bymeasuring the activity of the Lucia luciferase secreted in the culturemedium.

HCT116 cells were plated in 96-well plate(s) at 40,000 cells/well in 100uL DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS and 25 mM Hepes (pH 7.2-7.5). Afterovernight settling, cells were treated with TREX1i for 4 h (maximum DMSOfraction was 0.1%) before 1.25 ug/mL pBR322/BstNI restriction digest(New England Biolabs, Ipswich, Mass., USA) was transfected withLipofectamine LTX (ThermoFisher, Grand Island, N.Y., USA), according toproduct manual recommendations. Briefly, Lipofectamine LTX (0.4 uL/well)was diluted in OptiMEM (5 uL/well). pBR322/BstNI (100 ng/well) wasdiluted in OptiMEM (5 uL/well) before Plus reagent (0.1 uL/100 ng DNA)was added. After 5 min incubation at room temperature, the DNA mixturewas mixed dropwise with the diluted Lipofectamine LTX. After anadditional 10 min incubation, the transfection mix (10 uL/well) wasadded to the cells. Cells were maintained at 37° C. for 48 h beforemonitoring the Lucia Luciferase activity from the cell culture medium.EC₅₀ values were calculated by comparing the measured luminescencerelative to 10 uM compound 39 (100% inhibition) and no inhibitor (0%inhibition) controls using non-linear least-squares four parameter fitsin either Genedata Screener or GraphPad Prism (GraphPad Software, Inc.).

Results are shown in Table 1. TREX1 IC₅₀: A=<1.0 μM; B=1.0 to 10 μM;C=10 to 100 μM

TABLE 2 Example HCT116 EC₅₀ 1 B 2 B 3 — 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 C 10 C 11B 12 — 13 C 14 C 15 B 16 C 17 — 18 C 19 C 20 — 22 C 25 C 27 B 28 B 29 C30 A 31 B 32 C 33 — 34 — 35 C 37 — 38 — 39 A 40 A 41 A 42 B 43 B 44 A 45B 46 B 50 A 49 — 51 B 52 C 53 A 54 A 56 A 57 A 58 B 59 A 60 B 61 A 62 A63 B 66 A 67 A 68 A 69 A 70 B 71 A 72 — 73 — 74 B 75 — 76 — 77 — 78 C 79C 80 C 81 A 82 — 83 A 84 A 85 A 86 A 87 A 88 A 89 A 90 B 91 B 92 B 93 B94 A 95 A 96 B

While we have described a number of embodiments, it is apparent that ourbasic examples may be altered to provide other embodiments that utilizethe compounds and methods of this invention. Therefore, it will beappreciated that the scope of this invention is to be defined by theappended claims rather than by the specific embodiments that have beenrepresented by way of example.

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1. A compound having the Formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R¹ is hydrogen,(C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, 3- to 4-membered cycloalkyl, —OR^(f),—SR^(f), or —NR^(e)R^(f); R² is hydrogen, (C₁-C₄)alkyl,halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, or 3- to 4-membered cycloalkyl; R³ is hydrogen or(C₁-C₄)alkyl optionally substituted with phenyl, wherein said phenyl isoptionally substituted with 1 to 3 groups selected from halo,(C₁-C₄)alkyl, and halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl; R⁴ is hydrogen or (C₁-C₄)alkyl; R⁵is hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or(C₁-C₄)alkyl optionally substituted with phenyl or —NHC(O)OR^(a),wherein each of said phenyl is optionally and independently substitutedwith 1 to 3 groups selected from halo, (C₁-C₄)alkyl, andhalo(C₁-C₄)alkyl; x is 0, 1, or 2; Ring A is aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, or cycloalkyl, each of which are optionally andindependently substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R⁶; R⁶ is(C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₄)alkoxy, halo, phenyl, —CN,—NHC(O)OR^(a), —NHC(S)OR^(a), —C(O)R^(b), —NHC(O)NHR^(g),—NHC(S)NHR^(g), —NHS(O)₂NHR^(g), —C(S)R^(b), —S(O)₂R^(c), —S(O)R^(c),—C(O)OR^(d), —C(S)OR^(d), —C(O)NR^(e)R^(f), —C(S)NHR^(e), —NHC(O)R^(d),—NHC(S)R^(d), —OR′, —SR^(e), —O(C₁-C₄)alkylOR^(e), —NR^(e)R^(f), 4- to6-membered heteroaryl, or 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl, wherein saidphenyl for R⁶ is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected fromR^(g); said (C₁-C₄)alkyl for R⁶ is optionally substituted with 1 or 2groups selected from OR^(h), —NR^(j)R^(k), phenyl, and 5- to 6-memberedheteroaryl; and said 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl and 4- to 6-memberedheteroaryl for R⁶ are each optionally and independently substituted with1 or 2 groups selected from R^(m); and wherein said phenyl and 5- to6-membered heteroaryl of the optional substituents listed for(C₁-C₄)alkyl in R⁶ are each optionally and independently substitutedwith 1 or 2 groups selected from R^(g); R^(g), R^(h), R^(j), R^(k), andR^(m) are each independently hydrogen, halo, (C₁-C₄)alkyl,halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, (C₁-C₄)alkoxy, halo(C₁-C₄)alkoxy, phenyl,—(C₁-C₄)alkylphenyl, 3- to 4-membered cycloalkyl, 4- to 6-memberedheteroaryl, or 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl, and wherein said 4- to7-membered heterocyclyl for R^(g), R^(h), R³ and R^(k) is furtheroptionally substituted with ═O. R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), R^(e) andR^(f) are each independently hydrogen, halo, (C₁-C₄)alkyl,halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, (C₁-C₄)alkoxy, halo(C₁-C₄)alkoxy, phenyl, 3- to4-membered cycloalkyl, 4-to 6-membered heteroaryl, or 4- to 7-memberedheterocyclyl, wherein said (C₁-C₄)alkyl for R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d),R^(e) and R^(f) is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selectedfrom phenyl, —OR^(h), —NR^(j)R^(k); said phenyl, 4- to 6-memberedheteroaryl, and 4- to 7-membered heterocyclyl for R^(a), R^(b), R^(c),R^(d), R^(e), and R^(f) are each optionally and independentlysubstituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R^(g); and said 4- to7-membered heterocyclyl for R^(a), R^(b), R^(e), R^(d), R^(e), and R^(f)is further optionally substituted with ═O.
 2. The compound of claim 1,wherein the compound is of the Formula II:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 3. The compound of claim1 or 2, wherein R² is (C₁-C₄)alkyl.
 4. The compound of any one of claims1 to 3, wherein the compound is of the Formula III:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 5. The compound of anyone of claims 1 to 4, wherein R³ is (C₁-C₄)alkyl optionally substitutedwith phenyl.
 6. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein R³ is(C₁-C₄)alkyl.
 7. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein thecompound is of the Formula IV:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 8. The compound of anyone of claims 1 to 7, wherein the compound is of the Formula V:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 9. The compound of anyone of claims 1 to 8, wherein x is 0 or
 1. 10. The compound of any oneof claims 1 to 9, wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or (C₁-C₄)alkyl optionally substitutedwith phenyl or —NHC(O)OR^(a).
 11. The compound of any one of claims 1 to10, wherein R⁵ is hydrogen, phenyl, or (C₁-C₄)alkyl optionallysubstituted with phenyl or —NHC(O)OR^(a).
 12. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 11, wherein R^(a) is (C₁-C₄)alkyl.
 13. The compound of anyone of claims 1 to 10, wherein R⁵ is cycloalkyl or phenyl, wherein saidphenyl is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 groups selected from halo,(C₁-C₄)alkyl, and halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl.
 14. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 10, wherein R⁵ is cyclopropyl.
 15. The compound of any oneof claims 1 to 10, wherein R⁵ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 to2 groups selected from halo and (C₁-C₄)alkyl, and halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl. 16.The compound of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein R⁵ is phenyloptionally substituted with 1 to 2 halo.
 17. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 16, wherein ring A is aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl,each of which are optionally and independently substituted with 1 or 2groups selected from R⁶.
 18. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 17,wherein ring A is naphthalenyl, indazolyl, phenyl, pyridyl, pyrazolyl,azetidinyl, tetrahydropyranyl, piperidinyl, dihydrobenzooxazinyl,dihydrobenzodioxinyl, or chromanyl, each of which are optionally andindependently substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R⁶.
 19. Thecompound of any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein ring A is phenyloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R⁶.
 20. Thecompound of any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein ring A is pyrimidinyl orthiazolyl each optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected fromR⁶.
 21. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein ring A ispyridyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R⁶. 22.The compound of any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein R⁶ ishalo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo, —CN, —NHC(O)OR^(a), —C(O)R^(b), —NHC(O)NHR^(g),—C(O)NR^(e)R^(f), —NHC(O)R^(d), —NR^(e)R^(f), —OR^(e), or 4-to6-membered heteroaryl, wherein said 4- to 6-membered heteroaryl isoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R^(m).
 23. Thecompound of any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein R⁶ is (C₁-C₄)alkyl,halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl, halo, —CN, —C(O)R^(b), —C(O)NR^(e)R^(f), —OR^(e), or4- to 6-membered heteroaryl, wherein said 4- to 6-membered heteroaryl isoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected from R^(m).
 24. Thecompound of any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein R⁶ is phenyl or 4- to6-membered heteroaryl, wherein said phenyl for is optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 groups selected from R^(g) and said 4- to 6-memberedheteroaryl is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 groups selected fromR^(m).
 25. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein R^(b) is(C₁-C₄)alkyl.
 26. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 25, whereinR^(e) is (C₁-C₄)alkyl.
 27. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 26,wherein R^(f) is (C₁-C₄)alkyl.
 28. The compound of any one of claims 1to 27, wherein R^(m) is (C₁-C₄)alkyl.
 29. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 28, wherein R^(g) is halo.
 30. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 28, wherein R⁶ is Cl, F, CF₃, —C(O)N(Me)₂, —OCH₃, —C(O)CH₃,or pyrazolyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 CH₃.
 31. Apharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of any one of claims1 to 30, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 32. A method of treating a diseaseresponsive to the inhibition of TREX1 in a subject, comprisingadministering to the subject, a therapeutically effective amount of acompound of any one of claims 1 to 30, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, or the composition of claim
 31. 33. The method of claim32, wherein the disease is cancer.